Grevillea
Ellendale Pool: There are a number of Grevilleas that have been given
geographic place names prior to their rise to species status. Usually these
species are classified as rare with limited natural distribution.
Grevillea Ellendale Pool is one example. The species is now known as Grevillea
fililoba and occurs near Geraldton in Western Australia.
Grevillea fililoba is a beautiful spreading shrub with light
green divided leaves and eye catching pink to bright red flower heads, which
appear for many months.
In Olde and Marriott’s Grevillea books the species is said to sometimes die
suddenly in cultivation. We have experienced this phenomenon. A large plant,
in the garden, expired in a couple of days. Fortunately we had two other
plants and they are surviving and thriving. This species appreciates a
well-drained situation. This was probably the reason for the large plant
dying.
Growth habit, foliage and flowers are all features of Grevillea
fililoba. The species is often available from nurseries and is worth
including in the garden. Propagates readily from cuttings.