Top 10 Must-Have Tropical Plants for Queensland Gardens
Grevillea Scarlet Moon
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Description:
Grevillea 'Scarlet Moon' is an eye-catching evergreen shrub known for its stunning scarlet-red flowers and finely textured, silvery-green foliage. This Australian native adds color and structure to garden landscapes, making it a perfect choice for borders, mixed native plantings, or as a focal specimen. Its vibrant blooms and wildlife-attracting qualities make it a valuable addition to any garden.
Flowers:
'Scarlet Moon' produces clusters of striking, scarlet-red, spider-like flowers that bloom mainly in spring and autumn, with sporadic blooms throughout the year. The flowers are nectar-rich, attracting birds, bees, and butterflies, bringing color and activity to the garden.
Foliage:
The plant features finely divided, silvery-green leaves that provide a soft, feathery appearance. The foliage contrasts beautifully with the red flowers and adds year-round interest to the garden.
Fruit:
This variety does not produce notable fruit, with its primary ornamental appeal focused on its flowers and foliage.
Form and Size:
'Scarlet Moon' has a bushy, compact growth habit, reaching a height of approximately 1.5 to 2 meters and a similar spread. Its dense form and manageable size make it ideal for hedging, borders, or as a standalone specimen in mixed plantings.
Growing Conditions:
This plant thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soil. It is adaptable to sandy and loamy soils and is moderately drought-tolerant once established. Grevillea 'Scarlet Moon' can tolerate light frost, making it suitable for various climates.
Uses:
'Scarlet Moon' is versatile in landscaping, suitable for use as a low hedge, border plant, or as a feature shrub in garden beds. Its bright flowers and dense foliage make it a great choice for wildlife gardens, attracting pollinators and native birds.
Maintenance:
This variety is low-maintenance, requiring only light pruning to maintain shape and encourage a bushier habit. Prune after flowering if necessary. Use a native-friendly, low-phosphorus fertilizer in spring to support healthy growth and blooming.
Notes:
Grevillea 'Scarlet Moon' is valued for its long-lasting blooms and resilience. Its vibrant red flowers and low maintenance needs make it an ideal choice for Australian gardens, adding structure and color to native and ornamental landscapes.
Companion Plants:
Pairs well with other Australian natives such as Callistemon, Leptospermum, and Westringia. It also complements ground covers and small shrubs, creating layered visual interest in garden beds.
Common Name: Scarlet Moon
Botanical Name: Grevillea 'Scarlet Moon'
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: Australia
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Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
- Visit us instore and get the right advice the first time to make your plants succeed
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use Rocky Point potting mixes to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use Rocky Point garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
49 Caloundra Road
49 Caloundra Road
Caloundra West QLD 4551
Australia
0459150799
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