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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.

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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
Grevillea 'Ignite' plant.

Grevillea Ignite (Ignite Grevillea)

Grevillea Ignite, commonly known as Spider Flower, is a fast growing, dense shrub which is grown for its spikes of exquisite, bright red and yellow, spider-like flowers during winter and spring. These are held abreast of the fine, mid-green foliage as it grows to 75 cm tall and 1 m wide. Grevillea Ignite 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: 75 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
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Grevillea Superb shrub with beautiful and showy, red-orange flowers.
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Grevillea Firecracker (Firecracker Grevillea)

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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

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Grevillea Knockout (Knockout Grevillea)

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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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