{"product_id":"silky-grevillea-grevillea-sericea","title":"Silky Grevillea - Grevillea sericea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilky Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea sericea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a native shrub from the central coast of New South Wales that grows 1 to 2m tall and wide, with slender leaves that are silky and hairy underneath. Small curled pink-lilac flowers open from autumn to spring and bring in nectar-feeding birds, insects and native bees. It is a good fit for a native or coastal garden where you want a feature shrub that works for wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long season of flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small curled flowers in shades of pink and lilac carry the garden from autumn through to spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative bees love it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers draw native bees and other insects, and the plant is also grown for honey production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds feed on it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar-feeding birds visit the blooms, so it earns its place in a wildlife planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e After the first year it tolerates drought and light frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextured foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slender leaves are pale and silky underneath, which adds interest whenever a breeze turns them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife and native gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Group it with other nectar plants so bees and birds have a feeding stop through the cooler months. Allow 1.5m between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal locations.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows naturally on the New South Wales central coast and suits coastal gardens, provided the soil drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rounded shrub of 1 to 2m is a good size for a corner, a path edge or the front of a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silky Grevillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It tolerates light frost and drought once established, which suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates. Size varies with the site: expect the smaller end in poor, dry or exposed ground and the larger end in a sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil is the main requirement. Mulch the surface, and avoid heavy clay or low spots that stay wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for about 12 weeks until established. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser when buds form, with phosphorus under 3 per cent, because grevilleas are sensitive to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to encourage compact growth and plenty of blooms in the next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Silky Grevillea as tube stock (a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly) and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes suit a native garden planted in numbers, while 140mm pots give you a little more size from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTubes come from our grower, and supply is not always available. If the tube is marked sold out, the grower has none right now, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grevilleas\"\u003eBrowse all our grevilleas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/grevillea-care-guide\"\u003eThe grevillea care guide, including the phosphorus rule\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-for-native-bees-in-australian-gardens\"\u003ePlants for native bees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eMore Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Silky Grevillea get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1m and 2m tall and wide, depending on the site. Poorer, drier or more exposed spots give a smaller plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it attract native bees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Native bees feed on the flowers in numbers, and the plant is also listed for honey production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight after flowering. Pruning then keeps the shrub compact and sets it up for prolific blooms the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790333772095,"sku":"GRE-SER-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790333804863,"sku":"GRE-SER-140MM-P10","price":258.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/silky-grevillea-grevillea-sericea.jpg?v=1792207634","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/silky-grevillea-grevillea-sericea","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}