Grevillea ‘Carpet Layer’

 

A hardy and easy care spreading dense ground cover with attractive toothed leaves. Large pink toothbrush-like flowers from winter to spring and summer make this a good garden and landscaping choice, and will feed nectar loving birds. Fantastic for banks and as a dense weed suppressing  ground cover in  gardens. Also makes a great weeping standard. It tolerates mild frosts and drought conditions.

Family : Proteaceae
Cultivar Name: Carpet Layer
Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover
Width : 0
Flowering Time : Spring, Winter
Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading
Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained
Special Uses : Erosion control, Fast growing
Scientific Name: Grevillea
Common Name : Grevillea
Height : 0.4
Flower Color : Pink
pH Level : Neutral
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Cold climate, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects