{"product_id":"zigzag-grevillea-grevillea-flexuosa","title":"Zigzag Grevillea - Grevillea flexuosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eZigzag Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea flexuosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a rambling, arching native shrub from south west Western Australia, 1m to 2m tall and 2m to 4m wide. Its stiff, sharply pointed leaves are the first thing people notice, and honey-scented, sausage-shaped flowers open cream in early spring before ageing through lemon to gold. It is a character plant for gardeners who like a loose, wild shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that change colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flower opens cream, then deepens through lemon to a rich gold as it ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA honey scent.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fragrant flowers make it a natural for sensory gardens beside paths and seats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt climbs through other plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stiff leaves work like hooks, so it scrambles up and through taller shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted for adaptability.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is grafted onto a more robust rootstock, so it grows in a wider range of soils than most Western Australian grevilleas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful for cutting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The distinctive foliage lasts well in floral arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it where the scent and the birds can be enjoyed. Plant 3m apart, since it sprawls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanks and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does best where rain can drain away, and a free-draining bank lets the arching stems spill naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrough taller shrubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it at the foot of a larger shrub or an open tree and let it clamber, which suits native and informal beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Zigzag Grevillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the most flowers. Once established it tolerates dry periods and light overnight frost. It comes from the dry-summer climate of south west Western Australia, so it is happiest where summers are warm and dry. In humid gardens, drainage matters even more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is preferred, so plant on a slope or bank if you can. Because it is grafted, it accepts a wider range of soils than ungrafted plants, but still avoid ground that stays wet. Remove any leaves or shoots that appear below the graft point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first 8 to 12 weeks. It grows slowly at first until it finds its feet, so be patient through the first year. 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 encourage flowers and keep the plant dense. A hard prune every 3 to 4 years renews it, and you can cut it back whenever it reaches further than you would like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Zigzag Grevillea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Zigzag is grafted, so the young stem has a graft point near the base, held with biodegradable tape that should dissolve on its own. Keep the graft point above the soil when you plant. 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\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eAustralian native 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\u003eWhat does grafted mean for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top of the plant is joined to a hardier rootstock, which lets it grow in a wider range of soils. Plant it with the graft point above the soil and remove any shoots that appear below it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Zigzag flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom early spring. The flowers open cream and age through lemon to gold, so one plant shows several shades at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 1m to 2m tall and 2m to 4m wide, though it starts slowly. Give it room to ramble and prune it back when it grows beyond its space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790330167615,"sku":"GRE-FLE-tube","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/zigzag-grevillea-grevillea-flexuosa.jpg?v=1792207368","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/zigzag-grevillea-grevillea-flexuosa","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}