Grevillea lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha' - Woolly Grevillea

Grevillea lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha' - Woolly Grevillea

A stunning low-growing, spreading evergreen Australian native groundcover valued for its dense, dark green foliage with a silvery sheen and vibrant pink and cream spider-like flowers. This compact shrub grows to 0.4 metres in height and spreads 1.5 to 2 metres wide, making it perfect for covering large areas with minimal maintenance.

Key Features:

• Size: 0.4m high x 1.5–2m wide
• Flowers: Pink and cream spider-like clusters, mainly winter to spring with some spot flowering year-round
• Foliage: Dense, soft needle-like grey-green leaves with silvery hairs
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil preferred
• Climate: Frost and drought tolerant, thrives in temperate climates

Garden Uses:

Ideal for ground cover, rockeries, borders, embankments, containers, and wildlife gardens. The nectar-rich blooms attract birds, bees, and butterflies, providing excellent wildlife habitat. The compact, woolly foliage helps suppress weeds and stabilize soil, making it a practical choice for water-wise gardens.

Care Instructions:

Low maintenance plant requiring only light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Thrives in well-drained soils and tolerates both drought and frost conditions once established.