Description
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Grevillea Ned Kelly is a popular Australian native shrub known for its striking orange-red flowers and attractive divided foliage. Also known as Mason's Hybrid, this established grevillea variety is valued for its generous flowering and ability to bring colour and wildlife activity into the garden.
Its large flower clusters stand out against the green foliage and provide a valuable source of nectar for honeyeaters and other nectar-feeding birds. It is an excellent choice for gardeners who want a flowering shrub that offers both ornamental appeal and wildlife benefits.
With its spreading growth habit, Ned Kelly works well as a feature plant, informal screen or part of a larger native garden.
Plant details
- Botanical name: Grevillea ‘Ned Kelly’
- Other name: Mason's Hybrid
- Mature height: Approximately 2m
- Mature width: Approximately 2–3m
- Growth habit: Medium, spreading evergreen shrub
- Foliage: Deeply divided green leaves
- Flowers: Large orange-red flower clusters
- Flowering season: Can flower throughout the year in suitable conditions
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Wildlife: Attracts nectar-feeding birds
- Uses: Feature planting, screening, informal hedges and native gardens
Bright flowers and wildlife appeal
The large orange-red flowers are one of the main attractions of Grevillea Ned Kelly. They create a colourful display against the foliage and provide nectar for visiting birds.
Its spreading form also makes it useful in larger garden spaces where you want a shrub with a generous presence. Plant it as a feature or combine it with other native shrubs to create a garden that offers flowers and food for wildlife.
Growing conditions
Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Grevillea Ned Kelly performs best where it receives plenty of light and has enough space to develop its natural spreading shape.
Water regularly during establishment. Once established, it can tolerate periods of dry weather.
Avoid heavy, waterlogged soil. Good drainage is particularly important during Brisbane's wet summer months.
Feeding and pruning
Use a low-phosphorus fertiliser formulated for Australian native plants. Grevilleas can be sensitive to excessive phosphorus, so avoid ordinary high-phosphorus fertilisers.
Prune lightly to maintain the desired shape and encourage fresh growth. Wear gloves when handling the foliage, as some grevilleas can cause skin irritation in sensitive people.
A rewarding native for bird-friendly gardens
Grevillea Ned Kelly is a lovely choice for gardeners who want colourful flowers and a plant that attracts local wildlife. Its spreading habit and generous flowering make it particularly useful in larger garden beds and native landscapes.
