Grevillea Silk Carpet gaillardia

Grevillea Silk Carpet gaillardiaThe West Coast native Grevillea Silk Carpet is just as happy rambling down a bank in Bendigo or Byron as it is in Bunbury. Its long, slender stems are tipped with fat, firework like flowers in spring, with sporadic blooms appearing throughout the year. These pinkish red rounded flower clusters, each finished with long lime green to yellow tips, are irresistible to local honeyeaters and add lively movement to the garden. The fine, slender foliage

the red tones radiate from the plant's crown into the leaf margins

pale lemon flowers

Plant in well drained and worked soil

They suit both formal and cottage-type gardens as specimen pieces

forming a dense canopy through summer before turning warm golden hues in autumn

Prunus persica Golden Queen Dwarf Peach is the most famous of all clingstones with a golden skin that has a slightly red blush and a deliciously sweet

Mulch to keep roots cool in summer - pruning is not required except to revitalise old plants

Protea Possum Magic is a magical addition to the garden with elegant

Tolerates some coastal conditions

Ideal for mass plantings

Silky oak is great for erosion control

Knock Out is also ideal as a flowering hedge