Grevillea
Austraflora Jubilee: is a beautiful hybrid. It
is certainly not as famous as that other hybrid, Grevillea Robyn
Gordon. “Jubilee” has one advantage over “Robyn Gordon” and other
semi-tropical hybrids. It has proved to be frost hardy.
“Jubilee” is a hybrid between Grevillea rosmarinifolia and Grevillea
alpina. It develops into a small rounded shrub reaching a height of one
metre with a similar spread. The oblong leaves have pointed tips. The flowers
are carried in clusters and appear in winter and spring with sporadic
flowering at other times. The flowers are an eye-catching red-brown and
yellow. The flower colour is reminiscent with Grevillea alpina, one of
the parents.
A well-drained situation suits “Jubilee”. Because of its compact growth
habit minimum pruning is required.
Propagation must be from cuttings in order to maintain
the desirable characteristics of this delightful hybrid.