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prostrate grevillea

Searching for a resilient, low-growing groundcover that brings year-round colour and texture to your New Zealand garden? Prostrate grevillea is an excellent choice for gardeners who want a hardy, attractive plant that’s ideal for difficult spots, banks, rockeries, and native landscapes. These spreading grevillea varieties form dense mats of foliage and often produce vibrant flowers that attract native birds and beneficial insects. Whether you're looking to suppress weeds, stabilise soil, or simply enhance your landscape, prostrate grevilleas are a versatile solution.

Grevillea lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha' pink flowers amidst dark green foliage.

Grevillea lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha'

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Grevillea lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha' is a popular evergreen groundcover shrub admired for its dense, spreading habit and masses of pink and cream spider like flowers. Flowering for much of the year, it attracts bees and birds, adding life and colour to the garden. With its fine, grey green foliage and low mounding form, Grevillea lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha' is perfect for banks, rockeries, and borders. Hardy and low maintenance, it is an excellent choice for NZ gardens.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 80 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Grevillea poorinda 'Royal Mantle' dark pink flowers with lush, green foliage.

Grevillea 'Royal Mantle'

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Grevillea 'Royal Mantle' is a vigorous groundcover Grevillea known for its sprawling habit and masses of brilliant red spider like flowers. Flowering for much of the year, it attracts nectar feeding birds and pollinators, adding life to the garden. With its dense foliage and cascading form, Grevillea 'Royal Mantle' is perfect for covering banks, slopes, and large areas. Hardy and low maintenance, this variety is a striking choice for NZ gardens.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 6.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Ground covering, Paths & Steps, Ponds
Garden styles: Backyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean
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What is Prostrate Grevillea?

Prostrate grevillea refers to species and cultivars of the Grevillea genus that grow with a naturally spreading, ground-hugging habit. Unlike upright grevilleas, these varieties grow horizontally, making them perfect for covering large areas. Their foliage ranges from fine and needle-like to broader and ferny, offering diverse textures. Flowering from late winter through spring, prostrate grevilleas are prized for their showy blooms in shades of gold, red, pink, or copper—the flowers often provide a reliable nectar source for native birds such as tui and fantails.

Advantages of Planting Prostrate Grevillea

Prostrate grevillea is ideal for improving garden health and appearance. These plants serve as robust groundcovers, helping control erosion on slopes and banks. Their dense growth habit shades soil, reducing weed growth and minimising water loss. Prostrate grevilleas are drought-tolerant, easy to maintain, and thrive in challenging conditions, whether you're facing coastal winds, poor soil, or full sun. With minimal pruning, these plants stay neat and compact, making them a favourite for both urban and rural gardens.

Popular Prostrate Grevillea Varieties in New Zealand

Different prostrate grevillea varieties are suited to varying garden styles and climates. Some popular options include:

Planting & Care Tips

To get the best from your prostrate grevillea, plant in free-draining soil and a sunny position. Once established, these plants need little watering and are largely resistant to pests and diseases. Mulch to conserve moisture and discourage weeds, but keep mulch away from stems to prevent rot. Occasional light pruning can enhance shape and encourage denser growth. Prostrate grevilleas pair beautifully with flax, grasses, and other native groundcovers for a layered, natural effect.

Find Your Perfect Prostrate Grevillea

Browse our selection of prostrate grevillea varieties to find the perfect plant for your landscape. Whether you’re renovating a bank or creating a wildlife-friendly garden, prostrate grevillea is a rewarding choice for New Zealand gardeners seeking beauty, resilience, and ecological benefits.


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