Van Hevelingen Nursery - Grevillea lanigera 'Coastal Gem'

Grevillea lanigera 'Coastal Gem'

Common name(s): spider flower

Description: evergreen shrub; low, carpeting growth with narrow, bright green foliage. Pinkish white flowers bloom in profusion from late winter into spring and then sporadically throughout the rest of the year.

Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 5 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 15 F and below

Care: no special care needed, Grevillea is part of the Proteaceae family and have specialized roots that absorb micro-nutrients from the soil. In general, fertilizer should be avoided; phosphorous is especially toxic to Grevillea.

Care: introduced in 2001 by University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

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