Overview
Grevillea lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha' is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Grevillea, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 1.5-2.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 10-20 years. Grevillea lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include specimen plant and coastal gardens.
About
Grevillea lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha', commonly known as woolly grevillea 'Mount Tamboritha', is a bushy evergreen shrub from the Proteaceae family. It typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 metre with a spread of 1.5 to 2.5 metres, reaching full size over 10 to 20 years. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south- or west-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring well-drained loam or sandy soils that are acid to neutral in pH. It provides year-round interest through all seasons, making it suitable for conservatory or greenhouse cultivation.
About the genus
Grevillea, commonly known as spider flowers, is a genus of about 360 species of evergreen flowering plants in the family Proteaceae. Plants in the genus Grevillea are shrubs, rarely trees, with the leaves arranged alternately along the branches, the flowers zygomorphic, arranged in racemes at the ends of branchlets, and the fruit a follicle that splits down one side only, releasing one or two seeds.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Grevillea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Grevillea lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Specimen plant, Coastal gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Grevillea lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Grevillea lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha'?
Grevillea lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Grevillea lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha' need?
Grevillea lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
How big does Grevillea lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha' grow?
Grevillea lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha' reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 1.5-2.5 metres. It takes around 10-20 years to reach full size.
Is Grevillea lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha' hardy in the UK?
Grevillea lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Grevillea lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha'?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
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