{"product_id":"bedspread-grevillea-grevillea-hybrid-bedspread","title":"Bedspread Grevillea - Grevillea hybrid 'Bedspread'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBedspread Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bedspread') is a fast-growing native groundcover that rolls out like its name: 30cm to 40cm tall and 2m to 3m wide, with toothed, holly-like leaves and long pink-red toothbrush flowers in spring and autumn. It tolerates frost to about -6C and salt spray, holds banks together and shelters wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e It spreads quickly, so bare ground and weedy banks fill in sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost and salt tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates frost to about -6C and salt spray, which suits cold inland gardens and exposed coastal ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong, dark flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pink-red toothbrush flowers are longer and darker than those of its parent Royal Mantle, and appear in spring and autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It retains soil and moisture, suppresses weeds and keeps the roots of larger plants cool in summer or warm in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e It provides nectar and shelter, which makes it a useful addition to a wildlife garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanks and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart across the slope. The stems knit together, hold the soil and stop weeds from taking hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder shrubs and trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e A living mulch that keeps the roots of larger plants cool in summer and warm in winter. Plant it in full sun to part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and exposed gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes salt spray, so it suits seaside gardens and wind-exposed borders where other groundcovers burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bedspread Grevillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best flowering, but it will grow in part shade. It tolerates frost to about -6C and salt spray, so it suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained clay loam or sandy soil, with a neutral to acid pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during the first 8 to 12 weeks, 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 after flowering to keep it neat and dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Bedspread Grevillea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 300mm pots, sold singly. Tubes are the economical choice for covering a large bank, and the 300mm pots give a fuller start where you want cover sooner. Groundcover grevilleas are popular, so a tube that shows as sold out may take a while to return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\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\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant 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\u003eHow cold can it go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates frost to about -6C, so it suits cold inland gardens as well as milder ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.5m apart for a groundcover carpet. Each plant spreads 2m to 3m, so mulch the gaps while they fill in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring and autumn, with long pink-red toothbrush flowers that are darker and longer than those of Royal Mantle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790328529215,"sku":"GRE-HYB-BEDSPR-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790328594751,"sku":"GRE-HYB-BEDSPR-140MM-P10","price":232.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790328627519,"sku":"GRE-HYB-BEDSPR-300MM","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/bedspread-grevillea-grevillea-hybrid-bedspread.jpg?v=1792207327","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/bedspread-grevillea-grevillea-hybrid-bedspread","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}