A low compact shrub with fine grey-green foliage and upright pink toothbrush flowers held like lollypops above the foliage. Neat, hardy and bird-attracting.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 60 cm H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Lollypops Grevillea
Botanically, Grevillea 'Lollypops' is a shrub in the Proteaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 60 cm tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen and silver-grey foliage. Pink flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Lollypops Grevillea
Lollypops Grevillea suits warm-temperate, Mediterranean and cool-temperate 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
Lollypops Grevillea does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Lollypops 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 Lollypops Grevillea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Once established, it is low maintenance.
Using Lollypops Grevillea in the garden
Lollypops Grevillea earns its place for drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden, a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Lollypops Grevillea with species that also favour dry conditions once established and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Lollypops Grevillea
Plant Sale lists Lollypops Grevillea as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
