In habit it closely resembles G. alpina , with the density and leaf size of G. rosmarinifolia . The cultivar's leaves are midway between the narrow, linear sharp pointed leaves of G.rosmarinifolia and the flattish, oblong leaves of G.alpina . The margins are recurved to revolute compared to the revolute margins of G. rosmarinifolia and the flat leaves of G.alpina . The foliage and flowers are midway between the glabrous nature of G.rosmarinifolia and the hairiness of the leaves and flowers of G.alpina . The newer growth is hairy but not as much so as G.alpina and more so than G. rosmarinifolia .
Older plants respond favourably to being cut back.
This measure can be taken to keep the shrub rejuvenated and to produce more flowering wood. These names are incorrcct as the plant is of hybrid origin. R.H.S. Colour Chart, 1966. Grevillea alpina NBG 036418.