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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 2.4 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Grevillea Moonlight performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser — the Proteaceae are especially phosphorus-sensitive. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
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. Its ongoing care level 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
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same happy on low water and subtropical climate as Grevillea Moonlight. 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.
Good to know
All parts can be toxic if eaten, so keep it away from small children.
Buying Grevillea Moonlight
Plant Sale lists Grevillea Moonlight as potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
