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dwarf grevillea varieties

Dwarf grevillea varieties are a fantastic choice for New Zealand gardeners who want year-round colour, compact growth, and hardy native charm in every corner of the garden. Boasting striking foliage and nectar-rich blooms that attract native birds and pollinators, these smaller grevillea shrubs are ideal for low hedges, groundcovers, feature pots, and smaller garden spaces. Whether you're looking to create a bird-friendly landscape or searching for the perfect shrub for your native plant bed, there's a dwarf grevillea variety to suit your needs.

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Grevillea 'Clearview David'

Grevillea 'Clearview David' is a vigorous evergreen shrub known for its attractive foliage and masses of soft coloured flowers. Flowering over a long period, it provides consistent colour and attracts birds to New Zealand gardens. This hardy plant is fast growing and highly versatile. Grevillea 'Clearview David' is ideal for hedging, screening, and feature planting.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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Grevillea Fireworks

Grevillea Fireworks, commonly known as Spider Flower, is a fast-growing shrub renowned for its striking flowers and great foliage. Showy clusters of yellow and red, spider-like flowers are borne from autumn through until spring. The flowers are complemented with fine, dark green foliage as it grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Grevillea Fireworks is commonly included in mixed plantings, added to Mediterranean themed gardens, used for hedging, grown around pool and other living areas, or mass planted on a bank or the like for a magical display. It is also well suited to being maintained in a container or planted to brighten a dull spot in the garden.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Banks, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
Grevillea lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha' pink flowers amidst dark green foliage.

Grevillea lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha'

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Grevillea 'Bronze Rambler' plant with pink flowers.

Grevillea 'Bronze Rambler'

Grevillea 'Bronze Rambler' is a low growing evergreen shrub valued for its bronze tinted foliage and vibrant red flowers. Flowering over a long...

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Grevillea 'Robin Hood'

Grevillea 'Robin Hood' is a vigorous evergreen shrub known for its rich red flowers and fine, deeply divided foliage. It provides year round interest...

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Grevillea 'Gaudichaudii'

Grevillea 'Gaudichaudii' is a low growing evergreen shrub valued for its deeply divided foliage and striking red flowers. Flowering over a long...

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Grevillea 'Red Clusters'

Grevillea 'Red Clusters' is a vibrant evergreen shrub that produces masses of rich red flower clusters throughout the year. Its fine foliage and...

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Grevillea 'Gold Rush'

Grevillea 'Gold Rush' is an eye catching evergreen shrub valued for its bright golden yellow flowers and fine foliage. Flowering over a long period...

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Grevillea poorinda 'Royal Mantle' dark pink flowers with lush, green foliage.

Grevillea 'Royal Mantle'

Grevillea 'Royal Mantle' is a vigorous groundcover Grevillea known for its sprawling habit and masses of brilliant red spider like flowers. Flowering...

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Grevillea 'Cream and Green'

Grevillea 'Cream and Green' is an attractive evergreen shrub known for its soft cream flowers and lush green foliage. Flowering over a long period...

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A Pittosporum 'Midget' plant in a garden.

Pittosporum 'Midget' (Dwarf Pittosporum)

Pittosporum 'Midget' is a dwarf variety that features foliage made up of small, fresh green leaves. The foliage is complemented with small, purple...

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Pittosporum Small Ball (Dwarf Pittosporum)

Pittosporum Small Ball is a dwarf variety grown for its glossy, olive-green leaves which are held densely. This evergreen grows with a ball shape to...

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A Pelargonium 'Dwarf White' plant in a pot.

Pelargonium 'Dwarf White'

Pelargonium 'Dwarf White' is a compact and floriferous geranium that produces clusters of pure white blooms over a long flowering season. Its neat...

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Hymenosporum Gold Nugget (Dwarf Frangipani)

Hymenosporum flavum Gold Nugget is a shrub grown for its clusters of fragrant flowers through spring. The flowers emerge a cream colour, age to...

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Cyperus papyrus Nana (Dwarf Papyrus)

Cyperus papyrus Nana, the Dwarf Papyrus, is a perennial grass with bright green leaves and distinctive umbrella-like flower sprays in summer. Growing...

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Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' (prostrate Juniper) growing as a tidy ground cover.

Juniperus procumbens Nana (Japanese Dwarf Juniper)

Juniperus procumbens 'Nana', commonly known as the Prostrate Juniper, is a ground-hugging conifer that forms a carpet of blue-green, needle-like...

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Kniphofia Dwarf Scarlet plant with red flowers.

Kniphofia 'Dwarf Scarlet' (Hot Poker Plant)

Kniphofia 'Dwarf Scarlet' is a compact perennial known for its vibrant red flower spikes that rise above neat grassy foliage. This eye catching plant...

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Schefflera arboricola (Dwarf Umbrella Tree)

The Schefflera arboricola plant, commonly known as the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is an evergreen shrub commonly grown as a houseplant. The foliage is mid...

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Pittosporum 'Stephens Island' green foliage.

Pittosporum 'Stephens Island' (Dwarf Karo)

Pittosporum ‘Stephens Island’ is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its dense, upright growth and attractive grey-green foliage. A hardy New...

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Kniphofia Dwarf Orange (Torchlily)

Kniphofia Dwarf Orange is a variety of the commonly known, Red Hot Poker, and is grown for its colourful flowers. Stems rise above the foliage...

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Chionochloa flavicans (Miniature ToeToe) plants with cascading cream-coloured flowers.

Chionochloa flavicans (Miniature Toetoe)

Chionochloa flavicans, commonly known as Miniature ToeToe or Dwarf Toe Toe, is a highly popular NZ native grass. It has flowing, green foliage and...

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Phormium 'Green Dwarf' flax plant in a native garden with Oioi plants.

Phormium 'Green Dwarf'

Phormium 'Green Dwarf', also known as Dwarf Green Flax, is a compact, tidy New Zealand flax cultivar with lush, bright green, strap-like leaves. It...

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Grevillea 'Clearview David'

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Why Choose Dwarf Grevillea Varieties?

Dwarf grevillea varieties offer maximum visual impact while taking up minimal space. Growing less than one metre in height but flowering prolifically, these versatile shrubs are well-suited to New Zealand’s diverse conditions. Their compact size makes them excellent for borders, driveway plantings, containers, or as a feature in mixed native gardens. Dwarf grevilleas are tolerant of dry conditions once established, and they require very little maintenance—just an occasional light trim to keep their shape and promote bushy growth.

Popular Dwarf Grevillea Varieties

When it comes to selecting a dwarf grevillea, there are several standout varieties that New Zealand gardeners love:

While not strictly dwarf, both Grevillea Crimson Villea (Crimson Villea Grevillea) and Grevillea Gold Rush (Gold Rush Grevillea) are relatively compact and work well in smaller gardens or as part of a mixed grevillea planting.

How to Grow and Care for Dwarf Grevilleas

Dwarf grevillea varieties are renowned for their adaptability and ease of care. Plant them in free-draining soil in a sunny or partly shaded position. Water regularly while establishing, then reduce frequency as they mature. Grevilleas appreciate low-phosphorus fertiliser and benefit from an annual trim to encourage dense growth and prolific flowering.

For best results, mulch around the base to keep roots cool and weed-free. Dwarf grevillea shrubs are ideally suited for low hedges, seaside gardens, and attracting birds year-round.

Discover the Perfect Dwarf Grevillea for Your Garden

Dwarf grevillea varieties bring vibrant native colour, wildlife, and low-maintenance beauty to any garden. Explore our range, including Grevillea Tuckers Dwarf (Tuckers Dwarf Grevillea), Grevillea Clearview David (Clearview David Grevillea), and Grevillea Superb (Superb Grevillea), to find the ideal compact shrub for your landscape. Add these hardy, stunning plants to your garden and enjoy a splash of colour plus visiting birds all year round.


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