Grevillea Emma Charlotte

Common Name:
Emma Charlotte Grevillea

Description:
Grevillea ‘Emma Charlotte’ is a compact and floriferous Australian native shrub celebrated for its striking tricolour blooms and dense, mounding growth habit. The flowers are a captivating blend of pink, cream, and golden-orange tones, appearing in curled, spider-like clusters that attract birds, bees, and butterflies throughout much of the year. Flowering is strongest from late winter through spring, with sporadic blooms in other seasons. The fine, soft green foliage forms a tidy shrub, making it a fantastic choice for smaller gardens, native landscapes, and low hedging.

Bred for resilience and beauty, Emma Charlotte thrives in Melbourne’s conditions, preferring full sun and well-drained soils. Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant and copes well with light frosts. It is also known for its fast growth, low maintenance requirements, and ability to thrive in poor soils. Regular light pruning after flowering will help maintain a dense form and promote repeat blooming. Ideal for wildlife gardens, native borders, and mixed shrub beds where colour and movement are desired.

Form:
*Shrub – Small
*Shrub – Medium

Mature Size:
*Height: 1.2–1.5 metres
*Width: 1.2–1.5 metres

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Winter
*Flowers in Spring
*Spot flowers year-round

Flower Colour:
*Pink
*Cream
*Golden-orange

Key Attributes:
*Australian native
*Suitable for Pots
*Drought Tolerant
*Frost Tolerant (light)
*Bird Attracting
*Bee Attracting
*Perennial
*Low Maintenance
*Suitable for Hedging
*Long Flowering Season
*Fast Growing
*Tolerates Light Clay Soils

Toxicity:
*Non-toxic to humans
*Non-toxic to pets

Companion Plants:
*Callistemon ‘Green John’
*Lomandra ‘Lime Tuff’
*Westringia ‘Smokey’
*Leptospermum ‘Pink Cascade’
*Dianella ‘Little Jess’