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Rare black grevillea blooms in Australian garden after winter prune

Original: Grevillea scortechinii (black grevillea) in the garden is coming into bloom after a hard prune over winter. This grafted

Gardeners are discussing a Grevillea scortechinii, or black grevillea, coming into flower after a hard winter prune. The grafted plant is over 20 years old and has grown into a large mound. It is one of only a handful of grevillea species with striking dark 'black' flowers, and it is rarely seen in cultivation.

Why now: Its unusual black flowers and rarity in cultivation make it a talking point among native plant enthusiasts.

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• Grevillea scortechinii (black grevillea) in the garden is coming into bloom after a hard prune over winter. This grafted plant is over 20 years old now and has formed a large mound. One of a handful of grevillea species with interesting 'black' flowers but unfortunately rarely… · silverdory@aus.social · 122

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