Grevillea gaudichaudii ‘Gaudi’s Ghost’

Grevillea gaudichaudii 'Gaudi's Ghost'
Grevillea gaudichaudii 'Gaudi's Ghost'
Grevillea gaudichaudii 'Gaudi's Ghost'

An attractively variegated version of the hardy and useful ground covering Grevillea gaudichaudii. The new growth is pink, and fades to white with age, contrasting well with the green older ferny leaves. It gets red toothbrush flowers in winter and spring, which are bird attracting. It is dense growing, and can spread to several metres wide. The variegation makes it somewhat more sun sensitive, so is best in part shaded positions to prevent leaf burn. Frost and drought tolerant once established. Feed with a low phosphorus fertiliser if needed.

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

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name: Gaudi's Ghost

Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover

Width : 3

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Variegated

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Fast growing

Scientific Name: Grevillea gaudichaudii

Common Name : Grevillea

Height : 0.4

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden

Light : Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects