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Woolly Grevillea

Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha'

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Overview

The Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') is an eye-catching, low-spreading shrub reaching 2-3 feet in height and up to 6 feet wide. Noted for its soft, gray-green foliage and prolific, spider-like pink and cream flowers, this hardy plant blooms from winter to early summer, attracting bees and birds. Drought-resistant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and sunny to partly shaded locations, perfect for rockeries and native gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 10–11Type Shrub
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — adding to the ecological value of the garden.<br><br>Preferring full sun to partial shade
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — making it a sensible choice for water-wise gardens or xeriscapingWoolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — It is also frost hardy and can endure low temperaturesWoolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — it thrives in well-drained soils and sunny to partly shaded locationsWoolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — and often sporadically at other timesWoolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — Drought-resistant once establishedWoolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — low-spreading shrub renowned for its textured foliage and vibrant floral displays+21

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Proteaceae

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Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — adding to the ecological value of the garden.<br><br>Preferring full sun to partial shade
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — making it a sensible choice for water-wise gardens or xeriscaping
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — It is also frost hardy and can endure low temperatures
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — it thrives in well-drained soils and sunny to partly shaded locations
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — and often sporadically at other times
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — Drought-resistant once established
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — low-spreading shrub renowned for its textured foliage and vibrant floral displays
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — 'Mt Tamboritha' produces an abundance of pink and cream spider-like flowers
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — Regular light pruning will help maintain its shape and encourage denser growth
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — attracting bees and birds
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — low-spreading shrub reaching 2-3 feet in height and up to 6 feet wide
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — grayish-green leaves that provide a unique soft appearance in the garden throughout the year
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — gray-green foliage and prolific
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — it typically reaches a mature size of 2 to 3 feet in height and can spread 3 to 6 feet wide
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — Adaptable to a range of landscape design scenarios
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — adding to its versatility in different landscape designs.<br><br>For landscape architects and clients
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — From late winter into spring
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — Woolly Grevillea thrives in well-drained soils and is relatively drought-tolerant once established
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — spider-like pink and cream flowers
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — perfect for rockeries and native gardens
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — making it an ideal groundcover or border plant in garden settings.<br><br>This variety sports dense
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — the Grevillea lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha' presents a low-maintenance
Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea Lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha') — attracting a variety of pollinators
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