Grevillea Scortechinii
blckrose
8 years ago
The Black Grevillea.
G. Scortechinii: One of the many prostrate grevilleas is native to the granite outcrop district of New England, NSW, from about Guyra north to the Qld border. Whilst it is rare it is no longer regarded as endangered. Horticultural comments suggest it is relatively easy to propagate from cuttings but I think better results might be achieved from grafting onto reliable rootstock, such as G. robusta, providing the plant with a wider variety of soil types in which to thrive; I have 2 grafted specimens growing in red volcanic, slightly clayey, soil which is in contrast to it's natural habitate. So far they are thriving and just beginning to flower. Unfortunately, it is not presently available in garden nurseries, though some specialists in native plants may be able to secure them.
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