Grevillea lanigera – Woolly Grevillea

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

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 1.5

Flowering Time : All year

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

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower

Scientific Name: Grevillea lanigera

Common Name : Grevillea

Height : 1.5

Flower Color : White, Cream, Red, Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects