Botanical Name: Common Names:
Grevillea lanigera Mt Tamboritha Woolly Grevillea, Mount Tamboritha,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Shrubs Prostrate
Description:
Grevillea Mt Tamboritha is a low-growing, spreading compact evergreen native shrub. Commonly known as Woolly Grevillea, it is highly regarded for its attractive foliage and delicate flowers. It features small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs, giving them a soft and woolly appearance. The leaves are typically green, but they can sometimes have a silver-grey or bluish tinge. From late winter to spring, clusters of small, vibrant pinkish-red and cream flowers emerge. The flowers are rich in nectar, attracting birds and pollinators to the garden. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Often used as a groundcover, in rockeries, or as a border plant. Does not like humidity. Thrives in a sunny position in moist, well drained soil. Tolerant of part shade, coastal conditions, light frost and extended dry periods. Grows to approx. 40cm H x 1-2m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Embankment, Groundcover, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Roundabouts / Splitters, Verge, Container / Pot, Native Garden, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Proteaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, Pink, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High