Description
"Woolly Bear Hero", a cultivar of the Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea lanigera), captivates with its red to creamy white flowers from Djeran (autumn) through to Birak (early summer). As a groundcover, this Australian native draws the admiring gaze of both gardeners and native birds alike. The velvety texture and vibrant colours make it a ground-level hero for any landscape, bringing life and movement to garden beds.
When planting "Woolly Bear Hero" in the ground, it's advised to boost poor, sandy soils with a good-quality soil conditioner to foster its growth. To ensure it flourishes, a dose of low-phosphorus native fertiliser is recommended during Djilba (early spring). After it's well-established, this Woolly Grevillea showcases its resilience by thriving even in drought conditions, making it a low-maintenance treasure for gardens.
| Botanical Name | Grevillea lanigera |
| Common Name | Woolly Grevillea |
| Cultivar | Woolly Bear Hero |
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Classification |
Groundcovers |
| PBR Name | |
| Origin | South-eastern Australia |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 50 cm |
| Width | 1.5 M |
| Light | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Well draining, loamy/sandy soil enriched with mature compost. Avoid fresh or strong manures which can burn roots. |
| Water Requirement | |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | Red to creamy white |
| Flower Time | Djeran (autumn) through to Birak (early summer) |
| Toxicity | Can cause contact dermatites in some people, leading to an allergic reaction. Otherwise non-toxic to humans. Potentially mildly toxic to animals if ingested. |
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