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Small grevillea are ideal for New Zealand gardens where space is limited, but you want high impact, low-maintenance native plantings. Known for their compact size, showy flowers, and ability to attract birds, these delightful shrubs and groundcovers are perfect for urban gardens, borders, rockeries, and even container planting. If you're searching for hardy, versatile plants that provide year-round interest and a burst of colour, small grevillea varieties should be at the top of your list.

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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, 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.

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
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.

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 '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 'Fireworks' red and yellow flowers amidst fine, green foliage.
Grevillea 'Fireworks'

Grevillea 'Fireworks' is a spectacular evergreen shrub admired for its finely divided foliage and vivid spider flowers that appear over an extended...

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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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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...

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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...

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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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Sophora microphylla specimen tree covered in yellow flowers.
Sophora microphylla (Small Leaved Kōwhai)

Sophora microphylla, commonly known as Weeping Kowhai, is a treasured New Zealand native tree admired for its graceful, drooping branches and masses...

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Grevillea Pink Midget (Pink Midget Grevillea)

Grevillea Pink Midget is a small and sprawling shrub renowned for its foliage and vibrant, spider-like flowers. The showy flowers in spring are pink...

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Grevillea 'Little Drummer Boy'

Grevillea 'Little Drummer Boy' is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its bright red flowers and fine textured foliage. Flowering over a long...

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Grevillea Charlie's Angel plant with red and yellow flowers.
Grevillea Charlie's Angel

Grevillea Charlie's Angel is a compact low-growing groundcover. It features soft, finely textured leaves and masses of dainty red and yellow flowers...

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Grevillea Little Robyn shrub with green foliage and beautiful red flowers.
Grevillea Little Robyn

Grevillea Little Robyn, commonly known as the Spider Flower plant, produces showy clusters of spider-like, red-orange flowers through winter and...

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Grevillea Knockout

Grevillea 'Knockout' is a compact evergreen shrub celebrated for its masses of vibrant spider like flowers and attractive fine foliage. It flowers...

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Grevillea Canterbury Gold plant with yellow flowers.
Grevillea Canterbury Gold

Grevillea Canterbury Gold, commonly known as Spider Flower, is a colourful and compact shrub grown for its spreading habit and unusual flowers. The...

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Grevillea Coral Baby pink flowers amidst dark green foliage.
Grevillea Coral Baby (Coral Baby Grevillea)

Grevillea Coral Baby, commonly known as Spider Flower, is a vigorous, ground covering plant, renowned for its lovely foliage and pretty, spider-like...

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Grevillea Panrock Princess plant with pink-purple flowers.
Grevillea Panrock Princess

Grevillea Panrock Princess, commonly known as the Spider Flower plant, produces showy clusters of spider-like, pink flowers through winter and...

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Grevillea Copper Crest plant.
Grevillea Copper Crest (Copper Crest Grevillea)

Grevillea Copper Crest, commonly known as Spider Flower, is a colourful, prostrate shrub grown for its foliage and flowers. The flowers produced...

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Grevillea Molonglo (Grevillea juniperina Molonglo)

Grevillea juniperus Molonglo is a ground covering variety of Grevillea that features impressive clusters of soft-orange flowers during winter and...

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Grevillea Strawberry Pops flower.
Grevillea Strawberry Pops

Grevillea Strawberry Pops is a fast-growing shrub grown for its spikes of exquisite, pink and orange flowers which are held out from the fine...

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Grevillea Cherry Cluster shrub with green foliage and masses of red flowers.
Grevillea Cherry Cluster (Cherry Cluster Grevillea)

Grevillea Cherry Cluster, commonly known as Spider Flower, is a vigorous, ground covering plant, renowned for its lovely foliage and pretty...

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Grevillea rosmarinifolia shrub with green foliage and elegant, pink flowers.
Grevillea rosmarinifolia

Grevillea rosmarinifolia, commonly known as the Rosemary Grevillea, is an evergreen shrub featuring showy clusters of colourful flowers. The unusual...

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Grevillea Carpet Queen (Carpet Queen Grevillea)

Grevillea Carpet Queen, commonly known as Spider Flower, is a low growing, dense shrub featuring pendulous clusters of light orange flowers. These...

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Grevillea Jubilee shrub with green foliage and yellow-orange flowers.
Grevillea Hills Jubilee (Hills Jubilee Grevillea)

Grevillea Hills Jubilee, commonly known as the Spider Flower plant, produces showy clusters of spider-like, yellow and red flowers through winter and...

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Grevillea Liliane shrub with pink flowers.
Grevillea Liliane

Grevillea Liliane, commonly known as the Spider Flower plant, produces showy clusters of spider-like, rose-pink flowers through winter and spring...

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Grevillea Sunkissed shrub with masses of yellow flowers.
Grevillea Sunkissed

Grevillea Sunkissed, commonly known as Spider Flower, is a low growing, dense shrub featuring pendulous clusters of yellow-orange flowers. These are...

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Grevillea Superb shrub with beautiful and showy, red-orange flowers.
Grevillea Superb (Superb Grevillea)

Grevillea Superb is an evergreen shrub featuring showy clusters of exquisite and colourful flowers. The unusual flowers are bright red and orange...

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Grevillea Lollypops pink flower and green foliage.
Grevillea Lollypops

Grevillea Lollypops, commonly known as the Spider Flower plant, produces showy clusters of spider-like, soft red and peach-coloured flowers through...

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Grevillea Peaches and Cream (Grevillea Cream)

Grevillea Peaches and Cream is a fast growing and popular, evergreen shrub renowned for its ornate and striking flowers. The majestic flowers have...

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Grevillea Lana Maree shrub with masses of pink flowers.
Grevillea Lana Maree

Grevillea Lana Maree, commonly known as the Spider Flower plant, produces showy clusters of spider-like, soft-pink flowers through winter and spring...

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Grevillea Yamba Sunshine yellow flower and fine, green foliage.
Grevillea Yamba Sunshine

Grevillea Yamba Sunshine, commonly known as the Spider Flower plant, produces showy clusters of spider-like, bright yellow flowers through winter and...

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Grevillea Fanfare (Grevillea austraflora Fanfare)

Grevillea austraflora Fanfare is a colourful, prostrate shrub grown for its foliage and flowers. The showy flowers produced through spring are dark...

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Grevillea 'Gold Rush'

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Why Choose Small Grevillea for Your Garden?

Small grevillea are celebrated for their adaptability and visual appeal. They typically grow less than 1.5 metres tall, making them a popular choice for those with smaller gardens or courtyard spaces. Beyond their manageable size, these Australian natives are established favourites for their nectar-rich blooms, which offer food for native birds such as tūī and bellbirds. They're also drought-tolerant, resistant to many common pests and diseases, and thrive in a range of soils—even coastal conditions.

Top Varieties of Small Grevillea in New Zealand

There’s a wonderful selection of small grevillea plants available in New Zealand, each with unique attributes suited to different landscaping needs. Popular choices include the Grevillea Pink Midget (Pink Midget Grevillea), renowned for its compact habit and vibrant pink flowers that bloom throughout most of the year. The Grevillea Little Robyn is another excellent dwarf variety, producing striking clusters of soft pink-red blooms on a bushy, low-growing plant.

For those who prefer brighter, fire-coloured flowers in their smaller shrubs, consider the Grevillea Firecracker (Firecracker Grevillea). This variety stands out with its vivid red and yellow flowers that light up the garden and attract a multitude of pollinators. If you're interested in a uniquely textured, upright small shrub, the Grevillea poorinda Rondeau (Rondeau Grevillea) is a fantastic option, bringing both structure and interest to compact spaces. Another notable variety is Grevillea Eureka, which combines dense growth with striking blossoms.

How to Care for Your Small Grevillea

One of the main advantages of incorporating small grevillea into your garden is their ease of care. Plant them in a sunny spot with well-draining soil to ensure best results. Once established, small grevillea require only occasional watering and minimal fertilising—use a low-phosphorus fertiliser to avoid root damage. Pruning after flowering will keep your plants neat, dense, and encourage more blooms in the next season.

Landscaping Ideas with Small Grevillea

Small grevillea grow beautifully as low hedges, mixed borders, or groundcovers, especially in native or coastal themed gardens. Their vibrant flowers are a magnet for wildlife and their hardy nature suits New Zealand’s changeable climate. For a tapestry of colour and extended flowering, try mixing multiple varieties such as Grevillea Pink Midget (Pink Midget Grevillea) and Grevillea Firecracker (Firecracker Grevillea).

Explore our range today and find the perfect small grevillea to add year-round beauty, birdlife, and resilience to your garden.


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