A rounded medium shrub with large bicoloured cream and peach comb flowers held above the foliage for much of the year. Showy and very attractive to honeyeaters.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Peaches and Cream Grevillea
Botanically, Grevillea 'Peaches and Cream' is a fast-growing shrub in the Proteaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Cream green and orange flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Peaches and Cream Grevillea
Peaches and Cream Grevillea suits warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Peaches and Cream 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. For a screen, space plants about 1.2 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Peaches and Cream Grevillea 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. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Peaches and Cream Grevillea 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 Peaches and Cream Grevillea in the garden
Peaches and Cream Grevillea earns its place for drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden, a feature or specimen planting and a fast screen or informal hedge.
Companion planting & design
Combine Peaches and Cream Grevillea with plants that share its preference for low water use and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Peaches and Cream Grevillea
Plant Sale lists Peaches and Cream Grevillea as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Current stock is confirmed with your quote; ask about your preferred size before planning a purchase.
