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grevillea shrub types

Looking to add vibrant colour and hardy beauty to your garden? Exploring the world of grevillea shrub types opens up a diverse palette of foliage and flower forms perfect for New Zealand landscapes. Grevilleas are well-loved for their evergreen foliage, stunning blooms, and ability to thrive in a range of conditions—making them a favourite choice for both experienced gardeners and those new to native planting. Whether you want a compact ground cover or a striking flowering shrub, there’s a grevillea for every situation.

Grevillea 'Canberra Gem'

Grevillea 'Canberra Gem' is a popular evergreen shrub known for its masses of bright red flowers and fine fern like foliage. Flowering over a long period, it delivers strong colour and attracts birds to New Zealand gardens. This hardy plant is fast growing and very versatile.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Shrubs

Height: 1.80 m

Spread: 1.80 m

Flowering time: Spring, 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, Rock

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, it brings vibrant colour and attracts birds to New Zealand gardens. This hardy plant is fast growing and very versatile. Grevillea 'Gold Rush' is ideal for hedging, screening, and feature planting.

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From $24.95

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Shrubs

Height: 1.20 m

Spread: 1.20 m

Flowering time: Spring, Summer

Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy

Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock

Popular Grevillea Shrub Types for New Zealand Gardens

Grevillea shrub types vary widely in their growth habit, leaf form, and flower colour. They offer year-round appeal and are wonderful for attracting birds. Some grevilleas grow tall and upright, while others spread low and wide, fitting perfectly in borders or as specimen plants.

Grevillea Gold Rush: A Compact Choice

If you're searching for a compact grevillea, Grevillea Gold Rush (Gold Rush Grevillea) is a standout. Its luminous yellow flowers and tidy growth habit make it a favourite for brightening smaller spaces or adding colour to mixed shrub borders. Gold Rush is also drought-tolerant and easy to care for.

Grevillea Moonlight: Towering Elegance

For a taller, more upright shrub, Grevillea Moonlight (Moonlight Grevillea) offers striking white blooms and lush foliage. Moonlight grevillea makes an excellent screen or feature plant, its flowers a magnet for native birds and pollinators. It adapts well to a range of soils and can handle coastal conditions.

Grevillea Clearview David: Versatile Beauty

Grevillea Clearview David (Clearview David Grevillea) is a versatile option among grevillea shrub types. With attractive pink and cream flowers, this shrub is perfect for garden borders and informal hedges. Clearview David thrives in low-maintenance gardens and tolerates poor soils.

Grevillea Elegance: For Statement Colour

If you're keen on bright, eye-catching flowers, Grevillea Elegance delivers vibrant reds and pinks throughout the season. This shrub offers a lush display with its divided leaves and is well suited for both urban and rural gardens. Elegance grevillea will happily fill a sunny garden spot, providing both floral interest and habitat for birds.

Grevillea Superb: Extended Flowering

Among grevillea shrub types, Grevillea Superb (Superb Grevillea) stands out for its long blooming period and lively orange-pink flowers. The Superb grevillea gives gardens a splash of colour for much of the year and works beautifully in mixed plantings or as a standalone feature.

Selecting the Right Grevillea Shrub Type

When choosing the right grevillea shrub types for your garden, consider the size of the space, the sun exposure, and the effect you want to achieve. Grevilleas are low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, making them ideal for sustainable gardens and those seeking easy care. With so many forms—from upright to spreading and from soft pastels to brilliant reds—grevilleas are sure to suit every setting.

Explore our range of grevillea shrub types, and discover the perfect plant to enhance your outdoor space, attract wildlife, and add colour to your garden year-round.

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grevillea shrub types

Grevillea 'Canberra Gem'

Grevillea 'Gold Rush'

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