Greetings from the world of plants! We, the Grevillea genus, hail from the ancient and sun-drenched landscapes of Australia. Our family is vast and diverse, but we share a common love for well-drained soils and plenty of sunshine. For your US landscapes, particularly in the warmer climates of USDA zones 9-11, we offer stunning, low-maintenance beauty that thrives on neglect. Our nectar-rich flowers are a boon for your local pollinators, and our evergreen foliage provides year-round interest. Here are some of our finest representatives for your garden.
I am a compact and graceful shrub, typically reaching 4-5 feet in height and spread. My dense, needle-like foliage is a soft green, providing a beautiful textural contrast to broader-leaved plants. My true glory lies in my prolific blooming habit. I produce clusters of stunning pink and white spider-like flowers throughout the year, with a particularly heavy show in spring. I am exceptionally drought-tolerant once established and require no pruning beyond the occasional light shaping. I am perfectly suited for small spaces, containers, or as a low-growing informal hedge.
For those seeking a larger architectural statement, I am an excellent candidate. I can grow into a large, open shrub or small tree, reaching up to 12 feet tall and wide. My foliage is composed of long, slender, divided leaves that give me a very fine and elegant texture. My most spectacular feature is my long, toothbrush-shaped flower clusters. These vibrant coral-pink blooms appear in flushes from late winter through summer, providing a critical food source for hummingbirds. I am incredibly heat-loving and will thrive in poor, sandy soils as long as they are perfectly drained.
As my name suggests, my foliage closely resembles that of the rosemary herb. My leaves are narrow, prickly, and a rich green on top with a silvery underside. I form a dense, rounded shrub up to 6 feet tall and 8 feet wide. I am adorned with an abundance of small, spidery red flowers primarily in spring, but I often surprise with sporadic blooms at other times. I am one of the more cold-tolerant varieties within our genus, handling brief dips into the low 20s (°F). My dense growth habit makes me ideal for use as a screen or a barrier planting.
If you need a true groundcover, look no further than me. I am a low, spreading prostrate shrub that rarely exceeds 1 foot in height but can spread 4-6 feet wide. My small, woolly grey-green leaves form a soft mat that effectively suppresses weeds. I produce small, curious pink and cream flowers along my stems for much of the year. I am exceptionally adaptable, tolerating light foot traffic, coastal conditions, and even light shade, though I flower best with more sun. I am perfect for cascading over walls, covering slopes, or filling in between larger shrubs.
I am a modern hybrid, bred to be a spectacular garden performer. I form a well-shaped, medium-sized shrub about 5 feet tall and wide. My foliage is deeply divided and somewhat fern-like. My large, terminal flower clusters are my crowning achievement. They are a breathtaking combination of apricot, gold, and pink, resembling something from a tropical paradise. I bloom almost continuously, providing a constant feast for birds. I am vigorous, fast-growing, and ask for nothing more than a sunny spot with good drainage to put on a truly superb show.
