A vigorous flat groundcover that roots as it spreads, carrying deep red toothbrush flowers against dark green foliage. A classic erosion-control native.
At a glance
- Plant type: Spreading groundcover
- Mature size: 50 cm H × 5 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Poorinda Royal Mantle Grevillea
Botanically, Grevillea 'Poorinda Royal Mantle' is a fast-growing spreading groundcover in the Proteaceae family, native to Victoria. It reaches around 50 cm tall and 5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Red flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Poorinda Royal Mantle Grevillea
Poorinda Royal Mantle Grevillea suits warm-temperate and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is suitable for bushfire-prone (BAL) gardens.
Soil & planting
Poorinda Royal Mantle Grevillea does best in free-draining and clay soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Poorinda Royal Mantle Grevillea 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 Poorinda Royal Mantle Grevillea after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Poorinda Royal Mantle Grevillea in the garden
Poorinda Royal Mantle Grevillea earns its place for holding soil on banks and slopes and drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Poorinda Royal Mantle Grevillea with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
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