Comments on: Grevillea “Ned Kelly” http://drought-tolerant-plants.com/grevillea-ned-kelly/ Gardening Tough, Drought Tolerant Plants Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:05:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: admin http://drought-tolerant-plants.com/grevillea-ned-kelly/#comment-244 admin Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:04:33 +0000 http://drought-tolerant-plants.com/?p=361#comment-244 Thanks for letting us know Ted. There are many gardeners that struggle with the affects of frost and knowing what works and what doesn't can be very helpful. Thanks for letting us know Ted. There are many gardeners that struggle with the affects of frost and knowing what works and what doesn’t can be very helpful.

]]> By: ted http://drought-tolerant-plants.com/grevillea-ned-kelly/#comment-231 ted Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:50:29 +0000 http://drought-tolerant-plants.com/?p=361#comment-231 Hi Mike just to correct a possible misconception the frost is only because i am in a low position and the cold air sits there in this situation does live where robyn gordon and coconut ice and similar one did not yes it is very bird attractive honeyeaters always around it.. Hi Mike just to correct a possible misconception the frost is only because i am in a low position and the cold air sits there in this situation does live where robyn gordon and coconut ice and similar one did not
yes it is very bird attractive honeyeaters always around it..

]]> By: admin http://drought-tolerant-plants.com/grevillea-ned-kelly/#comment-227 admin Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:29:50 +0000 http://drought-tolerant-plants.com/?p=361#comment-227 Hi Ted, Ned Kelly is one of my favourites as well. The birds really love it. It was interesting to here you comments, especially about the frost tolerance. Those people in frost prone areas will find this helpful. You know I think a lot of gardeners have lost plants recently with all the rain we've had as planting positions that were ok during the drought are now not suitable during the wet. Thanks for dropping by, nice to hear from you. Hi Ted, Ned Kelly is one of my favourites as well. The birds really love it. It was interesting to here you comments, especially about the frost tolerance. Those people in frost prone areas will find this helpful. You know I think a lot of gardeners have lost plants recently with all the rain we’ve had as planting positions that were ok during the drought are now not suitable during the wet.
Thanks for dropping by, nice to hear from you.

]]> By: ted http://drought-tolerant-plants.com/grevillea-ned-kelly/#comment-224 ted Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:59:00 +0000 http://drought-tolerant-plants.com/?p=361#comment-224 hi mike just like to say i have had Ned Kelly growing for 18 years have tried other types but where i am find that ned kelly handles the frost better also needs to be in a position with good drainage lost one this season while getting run off in the drought from Neighbouring property over this last season was to much and died, for regular pruning i take the flowers back as if bringing inside and get good regrowth. and have had to on the older one cut back to bare wood about 3 or four times over the years.. when growing for first couple of years they need water after that can drought harden and are first class in that regard.. liked reading about Ned Kelly as its been my Favourite for such a long time.. hi mike just like to say i have had Ned Kelly growing for 18 years have tried other types but where i am find that ned kelly handles the frost better also needs to be in a position with good drainage lost one this season while getting run off in the drought from Neighbouring property over this last season was to much and died,
for regular pruning i take the flowers back as if bringing inside and get good regrowth.
and have had to on the older one cut back to bare wood about 3 or four times over the years.. when growing for first couple of years they need water after that can drought harden and are first class in that regard.. liked reading about Ned Kelly as its been my Favourite for such a long time..

]]> By: Rebel Gardener http://drought-tolerant-plants.com/grevillea-ned-kelly/#comment-26 Rebel Gardener Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:36:38 +0000 http://drought-tolerant-plants.com/?p=361#comment-26 Hi Kate, These are some of the best Grevilleas for long and lasting flowering displays and are some of my favourites. But because they flower for so long it's sometimes hard to know when to prune them. My general rule for pruning plants in general is to do so after flowering but with these it's just simply a case of having to bite the bullet and just go ahead and do it. Anytime is fine but if you live in a frost prone area be careful not to do so in mid to late autumn or winter, as frost will damage the new growth. As far as how much to take off? Well you can cut these back to bare wood of you like and they will grow back. This is a great way to rejuvenate old and scraggy looking plants. For general pruning though, just use your judgment and prune them to the shape and size you desire. Also if you like these types of Grevilleas there is another called Peaches and Cream which is very similar but has yellow and orange flowers. Best of Luck with the pruning. Hi Kate, These are some of the best Grevilleas for long and lasting flowering displays and are some of my favourites. But because they flower for so long it’s sometimes hard to know when to prune them. My general rule for pruning plants in general is to do so after flowering but with these it’s just simply a case of having to bite the bullet and just go ahead and do it. Anytime is fine but if you live in a frost prone area be careful not to do so in mid to late autumn or winter, as frost will damage the new growth. As far as how much to take off? Well you can cut these back to bare wood of you like and they will grow back. This is a great way to rejuvenate old and scraggy looking plants. For general pruning though, just use your judgment and prune them to the shape and size you desire.
Also if you like these types of Grevilleas there is another called Peaches and Cream which is very similar but has yellow and orange flowers. Best of Luck with the pruning.

]]> By: kate http://drought-tolerant-plants.com/grevillea-ned-kelly/#comment-25 kate Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:48:46 +0000 http://drought-tolerant-plants.com/?p=361#comment-25 hi Mike im just wondering when i should prune my grevilleas and how much do i prune....i have ned kelly, cocoanut ice and superba..........i love the flowers on these grevillias and could use your help for the best growing results..thx hi Mike im just wondering when i should prune my grevilleas and how much do i prune….i have ned kelly, cocoanut ice and superba……….i love the flowers on these grevillias and could use your help for the best growing results..thx

]]> By: Rebel Gardener http://drought-tolerant-plants.com/grevillea-ned-kelly/#comment-24 Rebel Gardener Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:36:40 +0000 http://drought-tolerant-plants.com/?p=361#comment-24 Nice to hear from you Max If you want to attract birds one of the best ways to do it is with Grevilleas so you're off to a good start. With a new garden I always think short term and long term. If you want some quick growing grevilleas for a new garden that flower their heads off <a href="http://www.gardeningnativeplants.com/grevillea-rhyolitica/" rel="nofollow">Grevillea Deua Flame</a> or just Deua Grevillea and Grevillea Long John are great performers. Also if you want drought tolerant plants you can't go past <a href="http://www.gardeningnativeplants.com/eremophilas/" rel="nofollow">Eremophilas</a>. All the best with it. Nice to hear from you Max
If you want to attract birds one of the best ways to do it is with Grevilleas so you’re off to a good start.
With a new garden I always think short term and long term. If you want some quick growing grevilleas for a new garden that flower their heads off Grevillea Deua Flame or just Deua Grevillea and Grevillea Long John are great performers.
Also if you want drought tolerant plants you can’t go past Eremophilas.
All the best with it.

]]> By: max http://drought-tolerant-plants.com/grevillea-ned-kelly/#comment-23 max Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:16:38 +0000 http://drought-tolerant-plants.com/?p=361#comment-23 Hi mike, i found your website last night and i have found it to be quite informative. We purchased a house with an established garden 12 months ago in Rowville area with not one native plant in it. It consists of the usual agapanthus, camillias, maples, silver birch ect and much to my frustrations demands alot of water and only attracts blackbirds and indian mynahs. I love to have the native birds visiting my backyard so I have recently ripped out some plants and planted a Robyn Gordon, poorinda elegans, coconut ice, banksia ericfolia and some kangaroo paws. I cant wait to see these natives flowering and the wattle birds and honey eaters reclaim some territory back with my help. Your website will help me decide on the next plants to put in. thanks, max Hi mike,

i found your website last night and i have found it to be quite informative. We purchased a house with an established garden 12 months ago in Rowville area with not one native plant in it.

It consists of the usual agapanthus, camillias, maples, silver birch ect and much to my frustrations demands alot of water and only attracts blackbirds and indian mynahs.

I love to have the native birds visiting my backyard so I have recently ripped out some plants and planted a Robyn Gordon, poorinda elegans, coconut ice, banksia ericfolia and some kangaroo paws.

I cant wait to see these natives flowering and the wattle birds and honey eaters reclaim some territory back with my help.

Your website will help me decide on the next plants to put in.

thanks,

max

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