Grevillea obtusifolia Gin Gin Gem

Common Name:
Gin Gin Gem Grevillea

Description:
Grevillea obtusifolia ‘Gin Gin Gem’ is a dense, low-growing Australian native shrub admired for its fine grey-green foliage and masses of striking spider-like flowers. The blooms appear predominantly through winter and spring, displaying rich pink to reddish tones with cream highlights that attract nectar-feeding birds and beneficial pollinators to the garden. Its naturally spreading habit makes it an excellent choice for embankments, native gardens, rockeries, borders, and cascading over retaining walls. Exceptionally hardy once established, ‘Gin Gin Gem’ thrives in Melbourne’s climate when planted in a sunny position with free-draining soil. It tolerates dry conditions, light frost, and coastal exposure, while requiring only minimal maintenance. Regular light pruning after flowering helps maintain a dense shape and encourages prolific flowering. This versatile native provides year-round texture and colour while supporting local wildlife.

Form:

• Ground Cover
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–60 cm
• Width: 1.5–2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Pink
• Red
• Cream

Key Attributes:

• Australian native
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Coastal Tolerant
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fast Growing
• Frost Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Perennial
• Suitable for Rockeries

Toxicity:

• Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:

• Westringia
• Correa
• Banksia
• Lomandra
• Dianella
• Callistemon
• Leptospermum
• Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos)