Grevillea 'Silk Carpet'

How to grow Grevillea 'Silk Carpet' in NZ

Grow Grevillea 'Silk Carpet' in full sun with free draining soil. It performs best in an open position with plenty of light and good air movement, making it well suited to sunny banks, coastal gardens, and dry planting schemes. Improve heavy ground with grit or compost before planting to prevent waterlogging around the roots. Plant at the same depth as the nursery container and water deeply after planting. Keep the soil lightly moist through the first growing season while the plant establishes. Once established, Grevillea 'Silk Carpet' is drought tolerant and needs little additional watering. Avoid wet, poorly drained sites for the best long term performance.

Grevillea 'Silk Carpet' care tips

Grevillea 'Silk Carpet' is easy to care for in a sunny, free draining position. Water new plants during dry periods in their first year, then provide extra moisture only through extended drought. Feed lightly in spring with a low phosphorus fertiliser suitable for Australian native plants. Prune lightly after flowering to encourage denser growth and maintain fresh foliage, but avoid cutting hard into old bare wood. Remove damaged stems as needed and ensure the base of the plant remains well drained. Grevillea 'Silk Carpet' is a hardy, low maintenance choice for gardens that need evergreen ground cover and bird friendly flowers.

Grevillea 'Silk Carpet' size, spacing, and growth rate

Grevillea 'Silk Carpet' typically grows about 30 cm to 50 cm tall and spreads 1.5 m to 2 m wide, forming a broad low mat of fine evergreen foliage. Space plants approximately 1 m to 1.5 m apart for ground cover, banks, rock gardens, and borders where a continuous display is wanted. It has a moderate growth rate and gradually fills its allocated space as the root system establishes. Closer spacing provides a faster ground covering effect, while wider spacing suits natural planting designs. Grevillea 'Silk Carpet' is an excellent choice for covering sunny open ground with colour, texture, and dependable evergreen form.

Landscaping uses for Grevillea 'Silk Carpet'

Grevillea 'Silk Carpet' is ideal for ground cover, sunny banks, rock gardens, coastal gardens, containers, and waterwise landscapes. Its spreading fine foliage softens the edges of paths and paving, covers open ground, and creates a vivid contrast with stone, gravel, ornamental grasses, and upright shrubs. Use it on slopes where a low evergreen plant is needed, or let it spill naturally over raised beds and retaining walls. The flowers also add colour and nectar for birds. Grevillea 'Silk Carpet' brings durable structure, natural movement, and easy care appeal to a wide range of sunny NZ garden designs.

Why buy Grevillea 'Silk Carpet' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ's most trusted plant nursery, supplying quality plants and expert growing advice throughout New Zealand. Our Grevillea 'Silk Carpet' plants are NZ grown and selected for quality and healthy growth, helping you establish a colourful, low maintenance garden with confidence. Strict quality standards and careful packing help ensure your order arrives in excellent condition and ready to plant. Order online with fast delivery and free shipping on qualifying orders over $150. Choose The Plant Company for premium plants, dependable service, and an easy buying experience for your next garden project.