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Peaches and Cream Grevillea

Grevillea 'Peaches and Cream'

The Story

Plant Bio

Grevillea is a diverse genus of evergreen Australian shrubs and trees in the Proteaceae family, highly adapted to nutrient-poor soils. These plants are characterised by their distinctive petal-less flowers, where the prominent, colourful styles form dense, brush-like or spider-like inflorescences.

'Peaches and Cream' is a dense, spreading hybrid cultivar growing up to two metres tall, distinguished by its deeply divided bright green foliage that takes on a bronze sheen in winter. The cylindrical flower spikes open in soft cream and yellow tones before maturing through shades of peach, pink, and orange.

Uses & Benefits:

Provides year-round colour with its multi-toned peach and cream flower spikes and deeply dissected, bronze-tipped winter foliage.

Serves as an effective, low-maintenance informal hedge or screen that tolerates coastal winds and moderate drought.

Acts as a major food source, attracting nectar-feeding native birds, bees, and butterflies to the garden.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

79 inches

Width

79 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

9, 10

Water

Low

Humidity

High tolerance

Lifespan

15-20 years

Native To

Australia (garden origin)

Toxicity

Skin irritant

Bloom period

Spring – Autumn

In flower about 7 months of the year

Planting

How to Grow

Select a site in full sun to partial shade with highly free-draining soil, avoiding heavy, waterlogged clays.
Dig a planting hole twice the width of the root ball but to the same depth, ensuring the plant sits level with the surrounding soil.
Gently backfill the hole, firming the soil lightly, and water in thoroughly to settle the roots.
Apply a coarse, organic mulch around the base, keeping it clear of the main stem to prevent collar rot.

Pro Tip

Plant this cultivar away from high-traffic pathways to avoid skin contact, as the foliage contains compounds that cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Use only specialized low-phosphorus native fertilisers to avoid phosphorus toxicity.
Water deeply but infrequently during extended dry periods once the plant is established.
Prune lightly after the main spring flowering flush to maintain a dense, bushy habit.

Don't

Do not apply general-purpose garden fertilisers, as high phosphorus levels will kill the plant.
Do not prune hard into old, leafless wood, as it rarely regenerates.
Do not plant in poorly drained areas where water pools, which triggers root rot.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Mulch
Pest Check
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

HedgeScreeningCoastal GardenBird-Attracting GardenLow-Water Garden

Companion Plants

Anigozanthos flavidus Westringia fruticosa Correa reflexa

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Peaches and Cream Grevillea questions

What zones can Peaches and Cream Grevillea grow in?

Peaches and Cream Grevillea is hardy in USDA Zones 9–10. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

When does Peaches and Cream Grevillea bloom?

Peaches and Cream Grevillea typically blooms in spring through autumn. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Peaches and Cream Grevillea need full sun?

Peaches and Cream Grevillea does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.

Is Peaches and Cream Grevillea drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Peaches and Cream Grevillea handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.