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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Poorinda Royal Mantle 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. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
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
Combine Poorinda Royal Mantle 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 Poorinda Royal Mantle Grevillea
Plant Sale lists Poorinda Royal Mantle Grevillea as tube stock and potted plants. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
