Grevillea lanigera – Woolly Grevillea

 

An attractive shrub, quite hardy and very easy care as long as it has well drained soil, an occasional pruning is all it needs generally.  A variable plant, with prostrate to more upright types avaiable.  Main flowering is in winter to spring, with spot flowering all year round. Grows in sun to semi shade, quite drought tolerant. Feed with a low phosphorus fertiliser in spring.

Note – some grevilleas can cause skin irritation to some people. If you are affected wear protective clothing when handling grevilleas

Family : Proteaceae
Cultivar Name:
Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub
Width : 1.5
Flowering Time : All year
Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading
Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained
Special Uses : Cut flower
Scientific Name: Grevillea lanigera
Common Name : Grevillea
Height : 1.5
Flower Color : White, Cream, Red, Pink
pH Level : Acid, Neutral
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan :
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects