Grevillea

A superb, hardy, evergreen Australian native shrub, the Gin Gin Gem is a low, dense grevillea with vibrant lime foliage and small spider-type red and cream flowers that attract honey bees and small nectar-feeding birds. It makes an ideal groundcover for embankments and rockeries and brings bright splashes of colour to the garden from late autumn through winter and spring. Prune lightly after flowering for an even more dense habit, and feed in spring.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun or part shade. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant
Size: Height 0.25m x width 2-3m

Grevillea Hills Jubilee is a small, attractive shrub with fine green foliage and abundant spider-like flowers in beautiful pink and white. Hills Jubilee is a lovely grevillea to add to your garden as it attracts nectar-feeding birds and bees. Ideal for low, neat hedging in narrow areas or attractive as massed plantings in broader landscapes. Pruning after flowering will promote further flowering, dense habit and control growth. Each 3-4 years, a hard prune will result in a fresh flush of flowers and foliage.

Soil: Well-drained clay loams or sandy soil with a neutral to acid pH.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 1-1.5m x width 1-1.5m

Grevillea Caloundra Gem is a medium to tall shrub with deeply divided, mid-green leaves. Large, pale-pink brush flowers bloom throughout the year to stunning contrast, only further complimented by the fact that Caloundra Gem is a low-maintenance, fast-growing plant once established. This brilliant bird-attracting shrub will make an excellent addition to any garden or landscape. Prune when young for a bushy, compact growth.

Soil: Well-drained soil but can tolerate heavy soils.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost, wind and coastal hardy.
Size: Height 2-5m x width 1.5-2m

The exquisite Flamingo grevillea is a fast-growing, medium-sized shrub with masses of large rose-pink flowers appearing throughout the year. Due to their size, the flowers droop down - looking like pink flamingos arching down to feed. The flowers attract native wildlife, bees, nectar-eating birds and butterflies. Flamingo responds well to pruning and is ideal for screening and informal hedges. For best results feed it in warm months with a good, all-purpose native fertiliser.

Soil: Tolerates loam, clay and sand as long as it is well-drained.
Conditions: Full or partial sun. Drought, light frost, coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 4m x width 3m