{"product_id":"pinky-petite-grevillea-grevillea-lavandulacea-pinky-petite","title":"Pinky Petite Grevillea - Grevillea lavandulacea 'Pinky Petite'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePinky Petite Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea lavandulacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pinky Petite') is a small, compact, spreading native groundcover about 30cm high and 1m wide. Small grey-green, semi-rigid foliage carries curled pink and cream flowers from autumn to spring, and birds and insects visit them. It spreads quickly and suits mass planting, wildlife gardens 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\u003eFlowers from autumn to spring.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink and cream flowers appear across three seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm by 1m it will not swamp its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a fast-growing spreader, so a mass planting closes up sooner than with slow groundcovers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates drought and light frost once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for wildlife and coasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers attract nectar-feeding birds and insects, and it is suited to coastal locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart in staggered rows. The plants join up within a season or two to form a low, flowering cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is suited to coastal locations, where it will sit low and cope with the conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife and native gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it at the front of native beds so flowers are close to eye level for insects and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pinky Petite Grevillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in a well drained position. It tolerates drought and light frost once established, which suits temperate, Mediterranean and coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well drained soil and mulch. Avoid sites that stay wet.\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. 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 blooms in the next flowering season. The foliage is somewhat spiky, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pinky Petite Grevillea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small young plant that spreads quickly once it settles. Its foliage is semi-rigid and slightly spiky, so handle it with gloves when planting. The tube is grown for us by our grower, who does not always have stock. It shows as sold out when there is none, and the notify button on the page emails you 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\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\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 Pinky Petite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 70cm apart for a mass planting or groundcover. It is only about 1m wide, so this spacing closes up quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it good near the coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it suits coastal locations as well as temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the foliage prickly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grey-green leaves are semi-rigid and somewhat spiky, so wear gloves when planting and pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790332199231,"sku":"GRE-LAV-PINKYP-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pinky-petite-grevillea-grevillea-lavandulacea-pinky-petite.jpg?v=1792207420","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/pinky-petite-grevillea-grevillea-lavandulacea-pinky-petite","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}