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Product Overview
Grevillea Hybrid Crimson Carpet PBR is a low-growing, spreading groundcover with eye-catching crimson-red flowers and fine, needle-like foliage. It is a popular choice for adding vibrant colour to rockeries, slopes, and large garden beds. This hardy Australian native is perfect for attracting birds and pollinators while providing year-round interest in native and water-wise gardens.
Growth:
Grevillea Crimson Carpet typically grows to a height of 20-30 cm and can spread up to 2-3 metres, forming a dense mat of foliage.
Light Requirements:
This plant thrives in full sun but can also tolerate part shade. It performs best with plenty of sunlight, encouraging abundant flowering.
Soil Requirements:
It prefers well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, or gravelly types. It is adaptable to poorer soils but does not tolerate heavy, waterlogged conditions.
Water Requirements:
Once established, Grevillea Crimson Carpet is highly drought-tolerant, requiring minimal watering. It is an excellent option for low-water gardens and coastal landscapes.
Frost Tolerance:
This plant is frost-tolerant and can survive in cooler climates with light frosts.
Drought Tolerance:
Grevillea Crimson Carpet is highly drought-tolerant, thriving in dry conditions with minimal water.
Flowering Information:
From winter through spring, it produces a profusion of bright crimson-red spider-like flowers, which attract birds, bees, and other pollinators to the garden.
Spacing Requirements:
For mass planting or groundcover use, space plants about 1.5 to 2 metres apart for full coverage and natural spreading.
Fertiliser Requirements:
Apply a slow-release, low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring to promote healthy growth. Mulching will help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Care and Maintenance:
This plant is low-maintenance. Light pruning after flowering will help maintain its shape and promote bushier growth. Grevillea Crimson Carpet is an excellent choice for water-wise and low-maintenance landscapes.
