Grevillea juniperina 'Carpet Queen' is a hardy drought tolerant ground cover

Grevillea juniperina ‘Carpet Queen’

This hardy and dense prostrate grevillea is a great ground covering plant. It bears spider form apricot blooms over most of spring. The slightly prickly foliage provides good cover for small wildlife. It is drought and frost tolerant. Prefers a well drained soil. If it needs feeding, use a low phosphorus one.

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


Plant Information

Plant Type - Small shrub, Ground cover
Common Name - Grevillea
Scientific Name - Grevillea juniperina
Family - Proteaceae
Cultivar Name - Carpet Queen
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.3
Maximum Height - 0.6
Minimum Width - 0.7
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - Cream, Orange
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover
Special Uses -
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -