A dense carpet of flowers for Australian gardens
Grevillea lanigera Mt Tamboritha is a compact alpine native groundcover admired for its dense trailing habit, soft grey-green foliage and masses of pink and cream spider flowers. Hardy, frost-tolerant and ideal for Melbourne gardens, it’s perfect for rockeries, retaining walls, borders and low-maintenance native landscapes.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Grevillea lanigera Mt Tamboritha |
| Common Name | Mt Tamboritha Grevillea |
| Plant Type | Native groundcover shrub |
| Height | Approx. 20–40cm |
| Width | Approx. 1–1.5m |
| Position | Full sun to part shade |
| Flower Colour | Pink and cream |
| Flowering Period | Most of the year |
| Foliage | Soft grey-green |
| Uses | Groundcover, rockeries, retaining walls, native gardens |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Water Needs | Low once established |
| Frost Tolerance | Excellent |
| Melbourne Suitability | Excellent |
Soft trailing native beauty with incredible toughness
Mt Tamboritha Grevillea is one of the best low-growing native groundcovers for Melbourne conditions, forming a dense spreading mat covered in soft pink and cream flowers. Tough, frost-hardy and beautifully textured, it brings year-round native colour and softness to any landscape.
