Grevillea preissii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grevillea preissii |
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| subsp. preissii (above) subsp. glabrilimba (below) |
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Grevillea
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preissii
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Grevillea preissii is a lovely small shrub that grows only in Western Australia. This means it is endemic to that area, so you won't find it growing naturally anywhere else in the world! Its bright red flowers usually appear between early winter and early spring, adding a splash of color. You can find this plant growing near the coast, stretching from a place called Greenhead all the way down to Bunbury. It can grow to be between 0.3 and 1.2 meters tall, which is about the height of a small child to a tall teenager.
Types of Grevillea preissii
Just like there can be different types of dogs, there are also different types of plants within the same species. These are called subspecies. Grevillea preissii has two main subspecies:
- subsp. preissii
- subsp. glabrilimba
Special Garden Varieties
Sometimes, plant experts create new versions of plants that are great for gardens. These are called "cultivars." They are chosen because they have special features, like pretty flowers or a unique shape. Here are some special garden varieties of Grevillea preissii:
- 'Magic Lantern' - This is a special cultivar of the glabrilimba subspecies.
- Superior form
- Prostrate green leaf form
New Hybrid Plants
Sometimes, two different types of plants can be crossed to create a new plant that has features from both parents. These new plants are called "hybrids." There are some cool hybrid cultivars that come from mixing Grevillea olivacea and Grevillea preissii:
- 'Sea Spray' - This one was grown by George Lullfitz in Wanneroo, Western Australia.
- 'Winpara Gem'
- 'Winpara Gold'
