{"product_id":"flat-jack-grevillea-grevillea-curviloba-flat-jack","title":"Flat Jack Grevillea - Grevillea curviloba 'Flat Jack'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlat Jack Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea curviloba\u003c\/em\u003e 'Flat Jack') is a low, wide native shrub that stays about 50cm high and spreads as far as 4m. Its fine, ferny, sharp-pointed leaves look nothing like a typical grevillea, and clusters of honey-scented white flowers cover it in winter and spring. It is a tough, wildlife-friendly groundcover for dry soil, slopes and coastal sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented winter flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white, curled, four-petalled flowers open in clusters in winter and spring, with a honey scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA pollinator magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Native bees and small birds feed on the flowers at a time when little else is blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in sun and dry soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it tolerates drought, light frost and full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows in shade under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e It will grow under large trees, including gums, where many natives sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows and flowers fast, so you see results without a long wait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes, banks and dry beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart. At that spacing the plants meet within a few seasons and cover the ground in a low, dense mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits coastal sites, where its low shape keeps it out of the worst of the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it beneath established trees where grass and most garden plants fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it beside a path or seat, where the winter scent can be enjoyed at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Flat Jack Grevillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most flowers. It tolerates drought and light frost once established and copes with partial shade, including under trees. The species comes from Western Australia but grows happily in eastern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers free draining soil. In heavier soils plant on a slope or low mound so water drains away from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first 8 to 12 weeks until established. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser when buds form, with phosphorus under 3 per cent, because grevilleas are phosphorus-sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote flowers, keep the plant dense, control spread and shape it if needed. The leaf tips are sharp, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Flat Jack 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 covering a large area economically, while the 140mm pots give a head start on a smaller patch. Expect a small young plant that fills out quickly once it settles. Availability of the tube depends on our grower, who does not always have it ready. A sold out tube is simply waiting for the next batch, and the notify button on the page sends you an email 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 the full grevillea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants for sun and slopes\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\u003eIs Flat Jack really a grevillea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, though it does not look like one. The fine, ferny, sharp-pointed leaves and small white clustered flowers belong to Grevillea curviloba, a Western Australian species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow under gum trees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is one of the natives that will grow in the shade beneath gums, though flowering is best where it gets some sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow wide does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to about 4m across while staying around 50cm high, so plant 2m apart and allow room to spread. Pruning after flowering keeps it in shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790329839935,"sku":"GRE-CUR-FLATJA-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790329872703,"sku":"GRE-CUR-FLATJA-140MM-P10","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/flat-jack-grevillea-grevillea-curviloba-flat-jack.jpg?v=1792207359","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/flat-jack-grevillea-grevillea-curviloba-flat-jack","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}