A dense prostrate spreading groundcover with fine green foliage and small pink-red spider flowers through the cooler months. Excellent for banks and coastal gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Spreading groundcover
- Mature size: 30 cm H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Coastal Gem Grevillea
Grevillea 'Coastal Gem' is a spreading groundcover in the Proteaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 30 cm tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Pink and red flowers appear in winter and spring.
Where to grow Coastal Gem Grevillea
Coastal Gem Grevillea suits warm-temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds and is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Coastal Gem Grevillea does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Coastal Gem Grevillea handles dry conditions well once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser — the Proteaceae are especially phosphorus-sensitive. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Coastal Gem Grevillea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Coastal Gem Grevillea in the garden
Coastal Gem Grevillea earns its place for holding soil on banks and slopes and drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same very drought tolerant and warm-temperate climate as Coastal Gem Grevillea. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Coastal Gem Grevillea
Plant Sale lists Coastal Gem Grevillea as tube stock and potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
