Grevillea 'Gaudi Chaudi' 200mm

Grevillea 'Gaudi Chaudi' (Grevillea × gaudichaudii) is a hardy, sprawling groundcover native to the Blue Mountains of New South Wales. It grows low to the ground, about 30cm high and sprawling 2 to 3 meters wide, making it perfect for embankments, rockeries, groundcover, and erosion control.

Key Features

• Growth Habit: Dense, fast-growing prostrate groundcover with long arching stems
• Foliage: Deeply lobed, fern-like leaves with new growth flushed russet-red maturing to dark green
• Flowers: Vibrant deep red to burgundy toothbrush-shaped flower clusters appearing mainly in spring and summer, attracting nectar-eating birds and insects
• Position: Prefers full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil, tolerates a range of soil types including heavier soils
• Maintenance: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape; mulch and water regularly until established (about 8-12 weeks); phosphorus-sensitive so use a low-P fertilizer (<3%)
• Climate: Frost and drought tolerant once established; suited to temperate zones similar to Ballarat VIC

Uses

Ideal for cascading over retaining walls, embankments, mass plantings for weed suppression, and native wildlife gardens. Its sprawling habit and durable nature make it a vigorous and attractive choice for ground coverage.

Origin

Natural hybrid of Grevillea acanthifolia and Grevillea laurifolia, native to swampy or wet rock habitat in the Blue Mountains.

Fun Fact

Grevillea 'Gaudi Chaudi' is a natural hybrid that mimics the graceful arching stems of a waterfall, and its deep red flowers are a favorite nectar source for honeyeaters and other native Australian bird species, making it an excellent choice for wildlife gardens.