Grevillea
Forest Rambler: is said to be a hybrid between Grevillea shiressii
and one of the umpteen forms of Grevillea juniperina. “Forest
Rambler” is a spreading shrub with bright green, prickly leaves and unusual
translucent pale purple-pink flowers. Spring is the main flowering period
although some flowers may appear at other times. The flowers are rich in
nectar. The flower colour is reminiscent of Grevillea shiressii. This
gives weight to the theory that this species is one of the parents.
Grevillea Forest Rambler is described as a sprawling shrub 50 cm high
by two metres wide. From our experience this description is a trifle
conservative. We have a ten-year-old specimen that is nearly two metres tall
and three metres wide. This specimen is in a neglected part of the garden and
has never been pruned. Other, better-maintained specimens are one metre tall
and two metres wide.
Grevillea Forest Rambler is worthy of a place in the larger garden. Our
plants have proved to be hardy, drought resistant, frost tolerant and free
flowering. What more could be asked of a plant?