Grevillea lanigera lutea

A low growing spreading shrub Grevillea lanigera lutea is not only long flowering it also has unusual yellow flowers.

The flowers are typically spidery in form, they are however a very attractive and different colour. Like other Grevillea lanigera varieties this is an excellent plant for attracting birds, bees and butterflies to the garden.

The flowers themselves form on long arching stems, this growth habit gives the plant an attractive spreading appearance.

Description

A prostrate to low shrub reaching 0.5 m high and 1-1.5 m wide, it features fine, woolly green leaves. Striking yellow flowers appear in clusters, drawing nectar-feeding birds and insects while providing lizard habitat.

Plant and Basic Care

As this is a spreading rather then upright shrub, give it appropriate room to grow.

Plant in a well drained soil. In poor soils, hill up the garden bed to improve drainage.
A position in full sun to a little afternoon shade is best.
Mulch lightly around the plant tp maintain a cool root run.
An annual application of a specialist general purpose native plant fertiliser in spring can be used in poorer soils.

Growing Conditions

Position: Full sun.
Soil: Well-drained, even shallow types.
Water: Low once rooted.
Climate: Temperate/coastal; good drainage critical.
Fertiliser: Avoid phosphorus-heavy types.

Landscaping Uses

Use for:

Groundcover screening or low windbreaks in parks and verges.
Mixed native beds as a colourful accent.
Coastal exposures due to its toughness.

Pruning and Maintenance

Prune regularly for denser growth; responds well to shaping.

Summary Information

Botanical Name – Grevillea lanigera lutea
Common Name – None
Position – Full sun to a little shade.
Soil – Well drained.
Height – Low growing to around 1 metre.
Spread – To around 1 – 1.5 metres
Flowers – Green buds opening to yellow.
Flowering time – Winter into spring.
Foliage – Mid green, narrow and elongated.
Frost tolerant – Yes.
Drought tolerant – Medium once established.