Because there are so many species of this native plant it makes it impossible to tell you about every one of them here, but general guide will give you a good indication of how to grow your grevillea.

The grevillea's popularity comes from their willingness to flower and flower and flower. They come in an array of different colours, from pink and red, to yellow, cream and orange. They also come in a variety of sizes, including ground covers, small to medium shrubs, and some trees can even grow up to 15 metres.

All grevilleas are sun-lovers so plant in a position with full sun. They will survive in a partly shady spot but your plant will become leggy and won't develop as many flowers. Grevillea's also don't like to have wet feet so make sure you're using a soil that's well draining. A good way to make sure your grevillea doesn't develop root rot is to plant in a raised garden bed.

You should spend some time prepping the soil before you plant your grevillea if you want to give it a flying start. If you're planting directly into the garden, mix in some low-phosphorus fertiliser such as blood and bone, or if you're planting in a pot, make sure you use a good quality potting mix designed specifically for growing natives.

Grevilleas don't like their roots disturbed so be careful when planting. Give them a deep water once they're in the ground and mulch around the base to prevent weeds.