Grevillea

A genus of evergreen trees and shrubs from Australasia and Malaysia.
Red or orange flowers are usually borne in summer, both the flowers and foliage varying considerably in size and shape.
Grevilleas are quick growing in light, well-drained acid soils and are suitable for all but the coldest areas. Can be left outside in winter on the highveld.
Propagate from seeds in spring or from cuttings rooted in late summer.
Prune Grevilleas to shape after flowering. Can take drastic pruning and will bud back on old wood.
Occasional applications of sulphate of ammonia are useful if the calcium content of the soil is too high and causes the leaves to turn yellow.

Grevillea Constance.
Height and spread - about 2 metres.
Dense growing shrub.
Spidery red flowers in summer.
Hardy. Can take full sun.
Makes an easily trimmed and maintained hedge plant.
Foliage pinnate, mid green with silvery undersides, similar to Grevillea rosmarinifolia (rosemary-like leaves)
Can be grown as an indoor plant.

As a Bonsai:
Rapidly develops a well shaped, woody trunk with interesting bends and curves. Young branches grow rapidly and bend easily with wiring. Shoots from old wood.
Can be styled into almost any bonsai style.
Since the flowers appear at the end of the branches, a weeping style could be very effective.
The trunk line can be shown off to advantage in a Bunjin style.
An attractively glazed silver-green pot would complement both the foliage and the flowers.