Native

Mt Tamboritha Grevillea 140MM

Grevillea lanigera 'Mt. Tamboritha'

I am Mt Tamboritha Grevillea. My family originated from South East Australia.

Habit Shrub - Bird and bee attracting

Plant family Proteaceae

I am an Australian native ground cover form of Grevillea with narrow pointed foliage and masses of red and cream spider flowers which can appear year round if planted in a sunny location. My compact form is sufficiently dense that it will outcompete most weeds. My flowers are particularly popular with small nectar feeding birds including spinebills and honeyeaters. I work particularly well in rockeries, on banks or cascading over retaining walls.

Caution: Skin irritant

I am popular and will make you happy because...

My red and cream blooms appear for most of the year and are a magnet for small nectar feeding birds

My lush dense foliage makes me an excellent ground cover and a good choice for beside retaining walls

I am just as happy in large pots and containers as I am planted out in the garden

Features

Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI thrive in full sun and tolerate shade

Height: 0.3m Width: 1.5m(Size at point of sale approx. 25cm including pot)

Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established

Suitable for coastal planting and tolerant of heavy frost, I thrive in most soils and conditions

Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

Coastal tolerant Pink And White flowers Green foliage Flowers Jan-May, Aug-Dec

Council planting lists On 1 council list

Listed in these Victorian councils' published plant lists.

City of Greater Dandenong
Recommended for landscape plans: Landscape Plan Guidelines: recommended species (Small shrub, native) Source

From each council's website, checked 26 Oct 2026. Councils update their lists from time to time, so check the source before planting on council land or for a planning permit. Find your council's lists

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
In pots and other containers
In native and wildlife gardens
In hanging baskets

Tips for success

Prune lightly after flowering and fertilise with low phosphorous organic fertiliser

Suggested spacing: 1m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

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