Grevillea lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha'

RHS Plant Profile
woolly grevillea 'Mount Tamboritha'

Synonyms

Grevillea 'Mount Tamboritha'

Conservatory Greenhouse Shrubs

'Mount Tamboritha' is a spreading, low-growing, bushy, evergreen shrub to about 80cm with small, narrow, hairy, green or grey-green leaves and 6cm-wide clusters of pinkish red and cream flowers produced virtually all year round

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Proteaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Skin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Skin irritant/allergen. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus
Grevillea can be evergreen shrubs or trees, with alternate, simple or pinnately divided leaves and petal-less flowers consisting of a colourful calyx tube with protruding style, borne in racemes or panicles
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow outdoors in very mild areas in acid to neutral, well-drained soil. Grow under glass in lime-free compost with added grit in full light and apply low phosphate, liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, or by grafting in winter under glass or late summer outdoors

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Coastal
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

Pruning group 1 outdoors, but more rigorous pruning may be necessary indoors to restrict size

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)