{"product_id":"golden-sparkle-grevillea-grevillea-speciosa-golden-sparkle","title":"Golden Sparkle Grevillea - Grevillea speciosa 'Golden Sparkle'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Sparkle Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea speciosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Golden Sparkle') is a compact, loosely mounding native shrub about 2m tall and 2m wide. Its small, slender leaves are marked with gold, bronze-gold when young and silver underneath like an olive leaf, and masses of small coral-red cat's claw flowers cover the plant in winter and spring. It is a foliage plant that also feeds honeyeaters in the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that glints.\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden markings above and silver undersides give the plant a shimmer that changes with the wind and the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter and spring flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small coral-red flowers open in abundance in the cooler months, when colour is scarce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA favourite with small birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flower shape suits native honeyeaters and spinebills, so expect them to visit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates frost, wind and drought, and it performs well in humid conditions on the Queensland coast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA manageable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 2m by 2m it suits an informal hedge or a mixed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. The plants merge into a soft, flowering hedge of about 2m, with no need for clipping beyond a light tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a mid-height shrub among natives, where the silver-gold foliage lifts darker neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter flowers are valuable to birds, so it draws them into the garden when other nectar is scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Golden Sparkle Grevillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade both give good flowering. The species comes from sandy, moist woodland on the NSW Central Coast, and it grows well in humid gardens as well as cooler southern ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is a must. It likes sandy ground that stays lightly moist, so mulch to hold moisture while keeping water from pooling around 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, since grevilleas are phosphorus-sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote flowers and a denser habit. A light trim of the tips is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Golden Sparkle Grevillea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small young plant with the golden leaf marking already showing. It grows into a neat mound over the first two or three seasons. 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\/bird-attracting\"\u003eBird-attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-native-plants-with-red-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eNative plants with red flowers\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\u003eWhen does Golden Sparkle flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn winter and spring, in abundance. The golden, silver-backed foliage keeps the plant attractive for the rest of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in humid climates?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It performs well in humidity, including on the Queensland coast, provided the soil drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as a soft informal hedge. Plant 1m apart and trim lightly after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790330560831,"sku":"GRE-SPE-GOLDEN-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/golden-sparkle-grevillea-grevillea-speciosa-golden-sparkle.jpg?v=1792207377","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/golden-sparkle-grevillea-grevillea-speciosa-golden-sparkle","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}