Grevillea 'Kings Celebration'

Kings Celebration spider flower

Vivid cerise flowers appear nearly year-round on this unthirsty evergreen shrub. Feathery foliage offers a textural bridge, making this grevillea useful across garden idioms. No phosphorus.

Height	4–6ft
Width	6–8ft
Tolerates	Drought, Pots, Wind
Water needs	Low – Moderate
Water regularly to establish over the first season or two. Once roots have settled in, it gets by on occasional deep summer waterings, though a monthly soak keeps flowering vigorous.
Hardy to	24°F
Exposure	Part Shade – Full Sun
Plant traits	Beneficial Insects, Butterflies, Flowering, Foliage Feature, Humming Birds, Mounding, Shrub, Spreading
Indoor / outdoor	Outdoor
Drainage	In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
Fertilizing	Low Needs, No Phosphorus
Origin	Hybrid, Australia
California native	No
Sunset zones	14–24, H1

Growing Notes

Plant in quick draining soil in full sun or light afternoon shade along the coast. Like almost all Protea family members, grevilleas have specialized proteoid root systems that absorb nutrients efficiently from poor soils; never use standard fertilizers containing phosphorus, which can quickly turn the foliage yellow and kill the shrub.

Tip prune lightly after a flush of bloom to keep the habit dense, bushy, and compact. Avoid cutting back into old, bare wood.

Special Interest

Bred in Western Australia at Kings Park and Botanic Garden as part of their celebrated native plant breeding program. Hummingbirds and native bees treat the nectar-rich flower clusters like an open buffet.

The above information reflects the observations of Grubb and Nadler and our extended plant community. We always consider input from fellow horticulturists and welcome feedback from those with additional information on the culture of this plant.

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