{"product_id":"lime-spider-grevillea-grevillea-lime-spider","title":"Lime Spider Grevillea - Grevillea 'Lime Spider'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLime Spider Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lime Spider') grows into a dense small tree 4m to 5m tall and only 2m to 3m wide. Finely divided, variegated foliage holds yellow colour all year, and long-lasting golden orange-yellow flowers, rich in honey, attract birds. It is a close cousin of 'Honey Gem' and suits feature planting and avenues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellow colour all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bright variegated, ferny foliage keeps the plant golden even when it is not in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lasting flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden orange-yellow brushes hold their colour for a long season in a full sun position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA bird attractor.\u003c\/strong\u003e The honey-rich flowers draw nectar-feeding birds to the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy in gardens from the subtropics to the cool highlands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim for a tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2m to 3m wide it fits narrower beds than most trees of its height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it as a single small tree where its yellow foliage can be seen against a darker background, such as a fence or a stand of green shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvenue plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart along a driveway or boundary. The slim crowns form a continuous, colourful line without taking over the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBird gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as the tall layer in a native bird planting, with lower grevilleas and correas beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lime Spider Grevillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the longest flowering season. It suits reasonably cold temperatures as well as subtropical climates, and it is happy from the subtropics to cool highlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well drained soil. Mulch after planting to keep the roots cool and moist while it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, which usually takes around 12 weeks. After that it is drought tolerant. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser when buds form, with phosphorus under 3 per cent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote a dense habit and prolific flowering next season. Prune lightly and often rather than hard and rarely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Lime Spider Grevillea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small young plant. It builds into a small tree over several seasons, so use stakes only if the site is windy. 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\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eFeature trees for the garden\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 big does Lime Spider get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a dense small tree of 4m to 5m high and 2m to 3m wide. It is slimmer than many trees of that height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the foliage stay yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The variegated, finely divided leaves hold their yellow colour all year, not just during flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it related to Honey Gem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is a close cousin. It shares the honey-rich flowers that birds love, with brighter variegated foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790331150655,"sku":"GRE-HYB-LIMESP-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/lime-spider-grevillea-grevillea-lime-spider.jpg?v=1792207395","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/lime-spider-grevillea-grevillea-lime-spider","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}