{"product_id":"grevillea-grevillea-x-gaudichaudii","title":"Grevillea - Grevillea x gaudichaudii","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis groundcover grevillea, \u003cem\u003eGrevillea x gaudichaudii\u003c\/em\u003e, is a dense, scrambling native that grows only about 30cm high but spreads 2 to 3m wide. Deeply lobed, red-tipped leaves are topped by burgundy toothbrush flowers up to 10cm long in spring and summer. A natural hybrid from the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, it is a tough choice for banks, rockeries and weed control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense, weed suppressing cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long arching stems knit into a thick mat that shades out most weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandsome foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply lobed leaves flush soft red and mature to green, so the plant is colourful between flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig burgundy flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Toothbrush flowers up to 10cm long appear in spring and summer, rich in nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with frost, which suits southern and upland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinds a bank.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trailing stems hold soil, so it is useful on embankments and steep slopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbankments and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart across a bank. The stems trail down the slope and the plants meet within a few seasons, which stabilises the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let it spill over rocks and the tops of walls, where the arching stems soften hard edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeed control.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a ground-level weed suppressant in sunny, difficult areas where mowing is awkward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Grevillea x gaudichaudii in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of frost, as you would expect of a plant from the Blue Mountains, and it suits temperate and Mediterranean gardens in particular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well drained soil. It is a good choice for banks where drainage is natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser when buds form, and choose one with phosphorus under 3 per cent, because grevilleas are sensitive to phosphorus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to encourage dense growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Grevillea x gaudichaudii as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant with only a few short stems, and its spread builds over the first seasons. Plant it with room to scramble, and mulch the gaps until it closes.\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\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery 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 far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.5m apart. Each plant spreads 2 to 3m, so the gaps close over a few seasons, and mulch in between keeps weeds out meanwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly about 30cm high. It is a low scrambling groundcover that grows outwards rather than up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring and summer, with burgundy toothbrush flowers that can be up to 10cm long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787223892287,"sku":"GRE-GAU-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/grevillea-grevillea-x-gaudichaudii.jpg?v=1792152865","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/grevillea-grevillea-x-gaudichaudii","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}