Grevillea lanigera - woolly grevillea

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


Plant Information

Plant Type - Small shrub, Large shrub
Common Name - Grevillea
Scientific Name - Grevillea lanigera
Family - Proteaceae
Cultivar Name -
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.5
Maximum Height - 1.5
Minimum Width - 0.4
Maximum Width - 1.5
Flower Colour - White, Cream, Red, Pink
Flowering Time - All year
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage -
Special Uses - Cut flower
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects
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