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Grevillea Lanigera Mount Tamboritha is a low-growing, compact shrub with dense, soft, grey-green foliage and clusters of red and cream spider-like flowers. This Australian native is perfect for rockeries, borders, and mass planting, providing year-round interest and attracting birds and pollinators to the garden. It is a hardy plant that thrives in coastal and low-water-use gardens.
Growth:
Grevillea Mount Tamboritha typically grows to a height of 30-50 cm and spreads up to 1-2 metres, forming a dense, rounded mound.
Light Requirements:
This plant thrives in full sun but can also tolerate part shade. It performs best in sunny spots where its foliage and flowers can stand out.
Soil Requirements:
It prefers well-drained soils, including sandy or loamy soils, and can tolerate poorer soil conditions. It is well-suited for coastal gardens and dry conditions but does not do well in heavy, waterlogged soils.
Water Requirements:
Once established, Grevillea Mount Tamboritha is highly drought-tolerant, requiring minimal watering. It is an ideal choice for water-wise gardens and areas prone to dry spells.
Frost Tolerance:
This plant is frost-tolerant, making it suitable for temperate climates with light frosts.
Drought Tolerance:
Grevillea Mount Tamboritha is highly drought-tolerant, performing well in dry, low-water conditions.
Flowering Information:
It produces clusters of small red and cream flowers from late winter to spring, attracting birds and pollinators to the garden.
Spacing Requirements:
For mass planting or borders, space plants about 1-1.5 metres apart to allow for natural spreading and coverage.
Fertiliser Requirements:
Apply a slow-release, low-phosphorus fertiliser in spring to encourage 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 neat, compact shape. Grevillea Mount Tamboritha is an excellent choice for water-wise, low-maintenance gardens.
