Grevillea lanigera 'Coastal Gem'
Coastal Gem Grevillea
Description
Coastal Gem Grevillea is a low-spreading shrub that grows to 1 foot tall about 4-5 feet wide. It has with narrow grayish-green leaves on arching stems. It has condensed flowers pinkish-red and cream in color. The flowers, looking fuchia like at a distance, bloom at the end of stems in winter to late spring. It grows best in neutral to slightly acidic soil. It needs full sun to light shade. Established plants are drought tolerant and do not like being overwatered. Use this plant in rock gardens, borders and certainly as a ground cover. It is wonderful for attracting nectar feeding birds.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.