{"product_id":"raptor-grevillea-grevillea-raptor","title":"Raptor Grevillea - Grevillea 'Raptor'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaptor Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Raptor') is a fast growing groundcover grevillea that stays up to 30cm tall and spreads up to 1.5m wide. Long, slender, pointed leaves flush deep red and take on a bronze sheen in cooler months, and deep scarlet toothbrush flowers often arrive earlier in winter than those of other varieties. It binds slopes and fills gaps quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, vigorous cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e It spreads quickly from a small plant, so slopes and bare ground fill in sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze toned foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e New growth is deep red and develops a bronze sheen as the weather cools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly winter flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep scarlet toothbrush flowers often appear earlier in winter than on other groundcover grevilleas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds a bank.\u003c\/strong\u003e The low, spreading habit makes it useful for erosion control and for slopes and banks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar rich flowers attract bees and other wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and banks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart across the slope. The plants knit together and mulch between them keeps weeds down until they meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder larger shrubs and trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e It will fill the ground beneath taller plants in full sun to part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderplanting in native gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a bronze toned skirt beneath taller natives, where it will spill over edges and soften them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Raptor Grevillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose full sun to part shade. It is reasonably drought tolerant and will likely come through a light frost once established, so it suits temperate gardens and the drier parts of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well drained clay loams or sandy soil with a neutral to acid pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during the first 8 to 12 weeks until the plant is established. 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 Clip back to keep it in check if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Raptor Grevillea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant, and because it is fast growing it covers ground quickly once settled. Plant it through mulch, water it through the first summer and leave room to spread.\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 our grevilleas\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\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and banks\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 Raptor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1m apart across a slope or bed. Each plant spreads up to 1.5m, so mulch the gaps until they meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Raptor flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn winter and spring, often earlier in winter than other groundcover grevilleas, with deep scarlet toothbrush flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it cope with frost and dry spells?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is reasonably drought tolerant and will likely come through a light frost once established.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787224121663,"sku":"GRE-HYB-RAPTOR-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/raptor-grevillea-grevillea-raptor.jpg?v=1792152884","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/raptor-grevillea-grevillea-raptor","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}