Grevillea

Grevillea Flame is a spectacular Australian native that develops into a striking small tree, producing masses of vibrant flame-orange, toothbrush-shaped flowers from winter through spring. The brilliant blooms stand out beautifully against its rugged, pine-like green foliage and are highly attractive to nectar-feeding birds, bees and other beneficial pollinators. Fast growing in the right conditions, this hardy evergreen makes a stunning feature plant, adding year-round structure and vibrant seasonal colour to larger gardens. Its naturally bold habit is best showcased as a focal point, surrounded by lower-growing shrubs that complement its impressive size and brilliant floral display.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Frost, coastal, and drought tolerant.
Size: Height 4m x width 3m

Grevillea Dorothy Gordon is a magnificent evergreen shrub with bold, two-toned purple-burgundy-pink flowers. Displaying green-grey ferny foliage with bronze-coloured new growth tips, Dorothy Gordon has flushes of flowers throughout the year and is a magnet to honey-eating birds and mammals. Dorothy Gordon is a hybrid of WA and QLD parent plants, and it has a dense growth habit, which makes it ideal as a standalone shrub or informal hedge or screen. Feed with a good native fertiliser in spring.

Soil: Prefers well-drained alkaline soil.
Conditions: Full sun to light shade. Handles drought, heat, frost and coastal conditions.
Size: Height 3m x width 2m

Grevillea laurifolia, commonly known as the Blue Mountains Rambler, is a hardy Australian native valued for its dense, spreading habit and ability to stabilise challenging sites. This evergreen ground cover or low-growing shrub features broad, heart-shaped leaves with a tough, leathery texture. From winter through to early summer, it puts on a striking display of wiry, toothbrush-like flowers in deep red tones, highlighted with golden tips. These nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to birds and other pollinators, bringing life and movement into the garden during the cooler months. Well suited to embankments, slopes and areas prone to erosion, this grevillea thrives in difficult conditions where many other plants struggle. Care should be taken when pruning or planting, as the root system is sensitive to disturbance.

Soil: Prefers lighter, sandy soils.
Conditions: Sunny location. Coastal and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 0.15m x width 2-4m