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trailing grevillea

Looking for a versatile, low-maintenance native groundcover with year-round appeal? Trailing grevillea is an outstanding choice for New Zealand gardens. With its soft, spreading habit and abundant bird-attracting flowers, this beautiful grevillea variety is perfect for filling tricky spaces, creating living mulch, and adding vibrant colour to any landscape. Whether cascading over retaining walls, softening garden edges or thriving in coastal plantings, trailing grevillea delivers stunning results with minimal fuss.

Grevillea prostrata 'Aurea' yellow flower.

Grevillea prostrata Aurea

Grevillea prostrata Aurea is a low growing, dense shrub featuring pendulous clusters of yellow flowers. These are borne at the ends of branches that also host fine, mid-green foliage. The flowers are produced from winter through spring as it grows to 20 cm tall and 1 m wide. Grevillea Aurea is commonly included in borders, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, planted around outdoor living areas, or grown to attract birds. It is also great for providing winter colour and looks stunning when allowed to cascade over rocks, slopes, or walls.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, 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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Features and Benefits of Trailing Grevillea

Trailing grevillea stands out for its dense, low-growing habit and fine, deeply lobed foliage that adds soft texture wherever it’s planted. In spring and autumn, this plant bursts into a profusion of distinctive red, pink, or orange spider-like flowers that are magnets for tui and fantails. These cheerful blooms don’t just look good—they also support local biodiversity by providing a vital nectar source.

Because trailing grevillea is drought tolerant once established and resistant to many pests, it’s a worry-free option for both novice gardeners and landscape professionals. Its low height makes it ideal for suppressing weeds, stabilising soil on slopes, and preventing erosion. Trailing grevilleas are also perfect companions for native shrubs or other low-maintenance plants, ensuring a harmonious and easy-care planting scheme.

How to Use Trailing Grevillea in Your Garden

There are many creative ways to incorporate trailing grevillea into your outdoor spaces. Consider planting it as:

Pair trailing grevillea with other reliable, colourful varieties like Grevillea Superb (Superb Grevillea), which boasts vivid coral-pink flowers and a bushy habit, or Grevillea victoriae Aurea, renowned for its golden blooms and exceptional hardiness. For a touch of frothy elegance, try Grevillea White Wings (White Wings Grevillea), or for compact spaces, explore Grevillea Seaspray (Seaspray Grevillea) which shares many of trailing grevillea’s ground-hugging qualities. Each of these options brings a unique twist to the classic grevillea appeal.

Planting and Care Tips

Plant trailing grevillea in full sun for best flower production, using well-drained, sandy soils. Avoid rich soils high in phosphorus, as these can harm grevilleas. Once planted, water well to establish, then allow the plant to settle into a low-water routine. Light pruning after flowering encourages dense growth and continuous blooming. As a bonus, grevilleas rarely need fertiliser, making them both eco-friendly and economical.

Explore Our Grevillea Range

If you’re inspired by the beauty and versatility of trailing grevillea, browse our full selection of grevillea varieties. Don’t overlook striking choices like Grevillea poorinda Rondeau (Rondeau Grevillea) or the standout Grevillea Superb (Superb Grevillea). Bring colour, wildlife, and resilience to your New Zealand garden with these compelling natives.


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