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 happy on low water 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 manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
