Botanical Name
Grevillea laurifolia
Common Name
Laurel-leaf Grevillea
Description
Grevillea laurifolia is a dense, low-growing to prostrate shrub valued for its lush foliage and long flowering period. Its broad, oval shaped leaves are deep green, leathery, and softly textured, creating a full, ground-hugging habit. From winter through to summer, it produces clusters of deep red toothbrush flowers which are highly attractive to nectar-feeding birds and pollinators. This species is well suited as a feature groundcover, for cascading over retaining walls, or for softening the edges of garden beds.
Plant Category
Ground Covers
Size (H x W)
10 cm × 2-4 m
Habitat
Naturally occurring in the Blue Mountains regions of New South, Grevillea laurifolia grows in open heathlands, rocky slopes, and woodland margins. It thrives in well-drained, often sandy to clayey or gravelly soils and is adapted to cooler climates with good air circulation. In cultivation, it performs best in a sunny to lightly shaded position with free-draining soil, showing good tolerance to frost and periods of dryness once established.
Cultural SIgnificance
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