On 13/3/09 05:15, in article
, "DaveP"
wrote:

It is Grevillea and very close to G. banksii, but the flower spike may
be too long for that species even though there are several quite
diverse forms. There have been quite a few banksii hybrids over the
years and it's a fairly safe bet that this is one of them.

Thanks, Dave and to others who answered helpfully. Interesting, Kay thought
it was a Banksia, given its actual name. Am I right in thinking it wouldn't
be hardy here? It looks too exotic, somehow. And in NZ - while I remember
- we saw a very low-growing Grevillea being used as ground cover. The owner
didn't know its name and it's not one we'd seen before. It's a very pretty
leaf - do you know which it is? This was in the warmer North Island.
http://i41.tinypic.com/bdqr6c.jpg

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