Grevillea lanigera Fine Leaf Dwarf Form

Common Name: Woolly Grevillea – Fine Leaf Dwarf Form (Grevillea lanigera Fine Leaf Form)

Description:
The fine leaf dwarf form of Woolly Grevillea is a compact, low-growing Australian native shrub loved for its soft foliage and delicate flowering display. Its narrow grey-green leaves have a velvety, woolly texture that gives the plant a soft and tidy appearance. From late winter into spring—and often extending into autumn—this form produces masses of small, spider-like flowers in shades of pale pink, cream, and red, which are highly attractive to birds and pollinators. It thrives in Melbourne’s conditions, performing best in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Drought and frost tolerant once established, this grevillea is ideal for rockeries, borders, native gardens, containers, and erosion control plantings. Minimal maintenance is required, with occasional tip pruning to maintain shape and low-phosphorus fertiliser in spring.

Form:

• Shrub – Clumping / Mounding

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.3–0.6 m

• Width: 1–1.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Winter

• Flowers in Spring

• Occasional blooms other times

Flower Colour:

• Pale pink

• Cream

• Red (in spider-like form)

Key Attributes:

• Evergreen

• Perennial

• Native Australian

• Bird Attracting

• Bee & Insect Attracting

• Drought Tolerant once established

• Frost Tolerant

• Coastal Hardy

• Low-Maintenance

• Suitable for Rockeries, Containers, and Mass Planting

• Excellent for Erosion Control

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic; some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from foliage

Companion Plants:

• Lomandra ‘Little Con’ – fine-textured groundcover contrast

• Dianella species – blue-toned foliage and seasonal interest

• Correa ‘Dusky Bell’ – pollinator-friendly and colour contrast

• Banksia speciosa – bold structural foliage and bird attraction