Grevillea lanigera
Woolly Grevillea
Description
The lanigera is a compact, low shrub that grows to a size of 4'-6' tall and 4'-6' wide with small, narrow, recurved gray green leaves with woolly undersides and minutely hairy twigs and stems. Its creamy pink flowers are displayed from the branch tips in winter and spring, with occasional flowers at other times of the year. It will grow in moist soils in conditions of sun to part shade. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Roadside
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Check the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.