Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha'

• Native to southeastern Australia, including Victoria and New South Wales, thriving in rocky outcrops and hillsides in its natural habitat.
• Forms a dense, spreading ground cover typically 30-50cm high and up to 2 metres wide with soft, needle-like grey-green foliage.
• Produces clusters of tubular pink, red, or cream flowers from autumn through spring, providing valuable nectar for honeyeaters and other native birds.
• Highly valued for erosion control on slopes, drought tolerance once established, and year-round textural interest in native and cottage gardens.

• Water deeply every 1-2 weeks during establishment, then reduce to monthly or rely on rainfall once established in the ground.
• Position in full sun for maximum flowering, though plants tolerate light afternoon shade in hot inland areas.
• Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil; add gypsum and coarse sand to heavy clay soils to improve drainage.
• Feed with low-phosphorus native plant fertiliser in early spring and autumn; avoid regular garden fertilisers which can be toxic to grevilleas.
• Prune lightly after main flowering flush to maintain compact shape and encourage fresh growth; deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming.
• No humidity requirements needed; excellent choice for dry Australian gardens and water-wise landscapes.
• Mulch in spring with coarse bark or pebbles to suppress weeds and retain moisture, keeping material away from the plant crown.

• Plant in full sun to partial shade for best flowering and compact growth; too much shade results in leggy plants with fewer blooms.
• Water deeply but infrequently once established, allowing soil to dry between waterings; established plants are highly drought-tolerant.
• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth; avoid cutting into old wood as grevilleas may not reshoot.
• Apply low-phosphorus native plant fertiliser sparingly in spring; excessive feeding reduces flowering and can damage the plant.
• Mulch around plants with coarse organic material, keeping mulch away from the stem to prevent collar rot.

• Scale insects and spider mites may occasionally appear on foliage; treat with horticultural oil or neem spray. Regular inspection helps catch infestations early.
• Root rot can develop in poorly drained or waterlogged soils; ensure excellent drainage and avoid overwatering. Yellowing leaves often indicate waterlogged conditions.
• Phosphorus sensitivity is common in grevilleas; avoid high-phosphorus fertilisers which cause leaf burn and nutrient lockout. Use native plant fertiliser only.
• Leaf spots may occur in humid conditions with poor air circulation; prune to improve airflow and remove affected foliage.