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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 Fireworks (Fireworks Grevillea)

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
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Grevillea Eureka

Grevillea 'Eureka' is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its striking yellow and pink spider-like flowers. Blooming from spring through summer, it attracts nectar-feeding birds to your garden. With its vibrant foliage and unique flowers, 'Eureka' adds a splash of colour to any landscape.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 75 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
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Grevillea Red Clusters (Red Clusters Grevillea)

Grevillea Red Clusters is a fast-growing shrub renowned for its striking flowers and great foliage. Showy clusters of red, spider-like flowers are...

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

Grevillea lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha'

Grevillea lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha' is a popular evergreen groundcover shrub admired for its dense, spreading habit and masses of pink and cream...

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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 '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 '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 '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 Robin Hood (Robin Hood Grevillea)

Grevillea hookeriana Robin Hood is an attractive, sprawling shrub that carries large and spider-like flowers through most of the year. The eye...

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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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Ligularia 'Rukuhia Beauty' in a garden with lush, green foliage.

Ligularia 'Rukuhia Beauty' (Small Leaved Ligularia)

Ligularia 'Rukuhia Beauty' is a striking perennial valued for its bold foliage and rich garden presence. Large broad leaves form lush clumps that...

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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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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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Grevillea Fireworks (Fireworks Grevillea)

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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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