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Description: Grevillea banksii 'Robyn Gordon', Taken: 11 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 1 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon'

File Number
1
ACRA Field Book Number
-
Registration Date
26/05/1974
Application Received
01/04/1974
Family
Proteaceae
Cultivar Name
Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon'
Origin
The plant was first noticed because it flowered prolifically and almost continuously. It has never set seed and all propagation has been by vegetative means (cuttings). They were first distributed in March 1968 to a number of nurserymen and all plants now available are progeny from these originial cuttings. This cultivar has been under trial since 1963 and has proved itself to be stable in its growth habit, its floriferous nature and flower colour. The cultivar was named 'Robyn Gordon' in memory of a member of Mr David Gordon/biography/gordon-david.html family who died tragically in 1969 at the age of 16. A botanical specimen has been lodged at the Queensland Herbarium (BRI 16190).
Characteristics
Moderately dense shrub 1.5m in diameter with large red terminal racemes for most of the year. COMPARISON (R.H.S. Colour Chart 1966) Grevillea bipinnatifida - perianth: 15mm Red 42B, style: 37mm long Cardinal Red 53B Grevillea banksii - perianth: Empire Rose 48C, style: Cardinal Red 53C Grevillea ‘Robyn Gordon’ - perianth: 13mm long Crimson 52A, style: 40mm long Cardinal Red 53C
Cultivation
Performs best in an open to semi-shaded situation in well-drained soils. Severe frosts may burn the softer new growth, but mild frosts are tolerated. It responds well to pruning.
Publication
Australian Plants Vol. 7, No. 59 pp 303-305, June 1974.
Colour Coding
RHS Colour Chart 1966 Perianth; Red Group 52A, style; Red Group 53C
Propagation
Cuttings from semi-firm new growth
Applicant Name
D Gordon
Uses
As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, or as a spectacular feature plant. Attracts nectar feeding birds.
Availability
Widely available from specialist native plant nurseries
ANBG Accession Numbers
CBG 8701089
NSL ID
-