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Grevillea 'Mt. Tamboritha' (Grevillea lanigera): Compact Australian Shrub

Grevillea 'Mt. Tamboritha', also called spider flower or woolly grevillea, is a compact, spreading shrub with narrow, gray-green, woolly leaves and clusters of unusual, red and cream, spider-like flowers from winter to spring. It attracts nectar-feeding birds.

Grevillea Mt. Tamboritha flowers Grevillea Mt. Tamboritha foliage Grevillea Mt. Tamboritha close-up Grevillea Mt. Tamboritha plant

Botanical Profile

Family:Proteaceae
Genus:Grevillea
Species:lanigera
Cultivar:Mt. Tamboritha

Native to Australia, this plant prefers full sun, well-drained, acidic soil, and low phosphorus. It's drought-tolerant once established. Excellent for rock gardens, slopes, and Mediterranean-style gardens. Sensitive to phosphorus; use native plant fertilizer.

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