Grevillea laurifolia

A frost tolerant ground cover, Grevillea laurifolia is commonly called the “Blue Mountain Rambler”.

It grows best in a sunny position, the foliage is rounded or oval shaped and the flowers as a bright red.

With a long flowering period, from winter through spring, and attractive foliage this an underused plant.

It really reaches more than 10 cm in height and will spread over 3 metres plus. As the common name suggests it is from the Blue Mountains.

Care

In a well drained soil and a sunny position this is a very low maintenance plant once established.

Plant Grevillea laurifolia where it will have room to spread, it could be grown along the top of a low retaining wall and allowed to cascade over the edge.

• Weed and dig the soil over well.
• In areas of poor drainage consider raining the garden bd by hilling up the soil.
• Plant at the same depth as it was in the container.
• Water in well with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.
• Mulch around the plant to help prevent weeds and maintain a cool root run.

Pruning

Light pruning will maintain a more bushy habit.

Summary Information

• Botanical Name – Grevillea laurifolia
• Common Name – Blue Mountain Rambler”
• Position – Full sun
• Soil – Humus rich well drained.
• Height – To 10 cm
• Spread – To 3 metres plus.
• Flowers – Red
• Flowering Time – Winter to spring.
• Foliage – Mid green elliptical.
• Frost tolerant – Yes, mild frosts.
• Drought tolerant – Yes once established.

Grevillea laurifolia is available for sale from the following participating Nurseries