A large, fast-growing hybrid bearing long cream-white toothbrush flowers almost continuously, set against ferny green foliage. An outstanding bird-attracting feature or informal screen.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 4 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Grevillea Moonlight
Grevillea 'Moonlight' is a fast-growing shrub in the Proteaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 4 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Cream green and white flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Grevillea Moonlight
Grevillea Moonlight suits subtropical, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Grevillea Moonlight does best in sandy, free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool. For a screen, space plants about 2.4 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Grevillea Moonlight is happy on low water, 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 Grevillea Moonlight after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Grevillea Moonlight in the garden
Grevillea Moonlight earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden, a fast screen or informal hedge and cut flowers for the vase.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Grevillea Moonlight with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and subtropical 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.
Good to know
All parts can be toxic if eaten, so keep it away from small children.
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