A prostrate, dense grevillea smothered almost year-round in clusters of bright golden-yellow flowers loved by honeyeaters. A reliable low groundcover and bank cover.
At a glance
- Plant type: Spreading groundcover
- Mature size: 40 cm H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Gold Cluster Grevillea
Grevillea 'Gold Cluster' is a fast-growing spreading groundcover in the Proteaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 40 cm tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Yellow flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Gold Cluster Grevillea
Gold Cluster 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 is a genuinely water-wise choice and tolerates salt-laden coastal winds.
Soil & planting
Gold Cluster Grevillea does best in free-draining, sandy and clay soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Gold Cluster Grevillea is very drought tolerant once established, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser — the Proteaceae are especially phosphorus-sensitive. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Gold Cluster Grevillea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Gold Cluster Grevillea in the garden
Gold Cluster Grevillea earns its place for holding soil on banks and slopes, pots and courtyard containers and drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Gold Cluster Grevillea with other plants that enjoy the same very drought tolerant and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Gold Cluster Grevillea
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