Feature Plant – Grevillea

With so many varieties to choose from, the Grevillea really does make a welcomed addition to any garden. 

 

Available as a ground cover, prostrate & weeping shrub, right through to large shrubs/trees there is one to suit every garden. No longer are they just the lanky plants that you remember.  With extensive developments by growers, a range of smaller, compact varieties suitable for small gardens have been developed.

 

Bird & insect attracting, these plants not only provide the beauty with their prolific flowering but also attract the native flauna like bees to a honey pot.  With a bi annual trim (can be heavier in Summer) the Grevillea can be maintained to a lovely, compact shape and you will increase its flowering and lifespan.

 

Always ensure that your Grevilleas have good drainage, as this is the biggest killer for this native plant species.  They definitely don’t like wet feet.   Always ensure that you check the tag for its growth size and given they grow really well in the Subtropics & Tropics, allow just a little more room then stated.

 

Look out for some favourites like….. Molly, Soopa Doopa, Honey Gem, Cooroora Cascade, Firesprite and Peaches & Cream, just to name a few.