{"product_id":"alex-pink-grevillea-grevillea-alex-pink","title":"Alex Pink Grevillea - Grevillea 'Alex Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlex Pink Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alex Pink') is a low, spreading native that cascades like a waterfall: a mound up to 80cm tall that spreads to about 2.5m, with fine ferny foliage and large dark pink, conical flowers. It is a grafted plant, so it copes with a wider range of soils than most groundcover grevilleas. Plant it where it can spill over a wall, a bank or the edge of a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cascading habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mounding, waterfall-style growth tumbles over walls and banks in a way upright shrubs cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge dark pink flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant flower heads sit above the foliage, with bronze-tinted new leaves adding a second layer of colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted for adaptability.\u003c\/strong\u003e Joined to a robust rootstock, it grows in a wider range of soil types than ungrafted grevilleas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds a bank.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spreading habit makes it useful for erosion control in well drained, sunny positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grevillea flowers carry nectar, so expect honeyeaters and native bees around the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and terraces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant at the top of a wall and let the growth cascade down. It softens hard edges and reaches about 2.5m across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanks and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in full sun with good drainage. Mulch the gaps until the plants join up, and the spread holds the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant makes a feature in a border. For the more creative gardener, a grafted plant can also be trained as a standard in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Alex Pink Grevillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the longest flowering season. It tolerates drought and light frost once established, which suits warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Because the plant is grafted, it copes with a wider range of soils than many grevilleas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until the plant is established. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser when buds form, and choose one with phosphorus under 3 per cent, because grevilleas can be sensitive to phosphorus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required for dense growth and more prolific flowering. Remove any leaves or shoots that appear below the graft point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Alex Pink Grevillea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. This is a grafted plant, and a tape secures the graft point. The tape is biodegradable and should dissolve by the time the graft has healed. Plant it with the graft point above the soil, water it in and keep mulch away from the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes are supplied by our grower and are not always in stock. A sold out tube simply means the grower has none today, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grevilleas\"\u003eBrowse our grevilleas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/grevillea-care-guide\"\u003eGrevillea care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does grafted mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top of the plant has been joined to a more robust or adaptable rootstock. This is why Alex Pink grows in a wider range of soils than most groundcover grevilleas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.5m apart for erosion control or a bank, with mulch between the plants until they meet. Each plant can reach about 2.5m across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertiliser should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slow release native fertiliser with phosphorus under 3 per cent, applied when the flower buds form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790328070463,"sku":"GRE-HYB-ALEXPI-tube","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/alex-pink-grevillea-grevillea-alex-pink.jpg?v=1792207313","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/alex-pink-grevillea-grevillea-alex-pink","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}