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Grevillea Carpet Queen
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Grevillea Carpet Queen - Prostrate groundcover with beautiful apricot colored flowers in spring and summer. Spreads to 1mt. Can be used for embankments and trailing over retaining walls. Use low phosphorus fertiliser in spring. Plant in a full sun or part shade position in barely moist, well drained soil.
Grevillea 'Carpet Queen' is a cultivar of the Grevillea plant, which is native to Australia. It is a low-growing evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of 50-60cm and a spread of 1-2 meters. 'Carpet Queen' is known for its attractive foliage and stunning flowers, which bloom throughout the year in shades of pink and red.
Climate: 'Carpet Queen' grows best in a mild to warm climate, with temperatures between 10-30°C. It is relatively frost-tolerant but does best in areas with mild winters.
Soil: This plant prefers well-drained soils that are slightly acidic to neutral. It can tolerate a range of soil types, including sand, loam, and clay.
Sun: 'Carpet Queen' needs plenty of sun to grow well and produce its vibrant flowers. It can tolerate some shade, but it will not flower as well in shaded conditions.
Water: This plant is relatively drought-tolerant but will perform best with regular watering during the establishment phase. After that, it can survive on natural rainfall.
Pruning: 'Carpet Queen' benefits from regular pruning to promote bushiness and maintain a compact shape. Pruning can be done after flowering has finished.
Overall, Grevillea 'Carpet Queen' is a beautiful and easy-to-care-for plant that is well-suited to Australian gardens. It is a great choice for adding color to a sunny spot in the garden and attracting nectar-feeding birds. It also makes an excellent ground cover and can be used in rock gardens or as a border plant.
Grevillea Carpet Queen is available from Online Plants, Australia's leading e-commerce plant nursery. Located in Melbourne we offer fast, accurate and careful plant delivery to all Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra and Brisbane, metropolitan and regional areas.