{"product_id":"cherry-moon-grevillea-grevillea-cherry-moon","title":"Cherry Moon Grevillea - Grevillea 'Cherry Moon'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCherry Moon Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cherry Moon') is a low, wide native shrub with proper red flowers: dense, nectar-rich, cherry-red blooms that appear most months of the year in warm climates. It reaches about 1.2m tall and 1.5m wide, was bred at Kings Park and Botanic Garden in Perth, and suits wildlife gardens, mixed beds and informal hedging. Its frost tolerance has not been tested, so give it a frost-free spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue red flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most large-flowered red grevilleas are pink-tinged, peach or orange. This one is a clear cherry red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm climates, blooms appear most months, which keeps colour in the garden through the seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA magnet for birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, nectar-rich flowers make it a favourite with native birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA versatile size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 1.5m it works as a feature shrub, a bed filler or an informal hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA low, wide habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shrub stays low and spreads wide, so it fills a bed or a hedge line from near ground level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife and native gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Group it with other nectar plants so birds have food and shelter close together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart in a single row. The low, wide shrubs merge into a flowering hedge about 1.2m high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed flower beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a mid-height shrub among perennials and grasses, where the red flowers stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cherry Moon Grevillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full sun, with full sun giving the longest flowering period. It performs best in warm climates. Frost tolerance has not been tested, so plant it in a frost-free spot or protect it in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well composted and freely draining. Good drainage is essential.\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 A light prune after flowering promotes dense growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Cherry Moon Grevillea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes suit a hedge planted in numbers, and the potted packs give a fuller start. Plants arrive small and upright, and grow into their rounded shape over the first couple of seasons.\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\/bird-attracting\"\u003ePlants that attract birds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eBest hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eTop bird attracting native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts frost tolerance has not been tested, so plant it in a frost-free spot or protect it over winter. In colder gardens, grow it in a pot that can come under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it good for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as an informal hedge. Plant 1.2m apart and prune lightly after flowering to promote dense growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers appear most months of the year, especially in warmer locations, with the heaviest display in the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790328955199,"sku":"GRE-HYB-CHERRY-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790329020735,"sku":"GRE-HYB-CHERRY-140MM-P10","price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/cherry-moon-grevillea-grevillea-cherry-moon.jpg?v=1792207336","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/cherry-moon-grevillea-grevillea-cherry-moon","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}