Grevillea Moonlight

A very popular hybrid Grevillea, Grevillea ‘Moonlight’ is a fast-growing, upright, bushy evergreen shrub with large, luminous ivory flowers over a long blooming season. Erectly held at the branch tips, the flower clusters can be as long as 10 in. (25 cm). Long-lasting, they are borne year-round in most regions.

A very popular hybrid Grevillea, Grevillea 'Moonlight' is a fast-growing, upright, bushy evergreen shrub with large, luminous ivory flowers over a long blooming season. Erectly held at the branch tips, the flower clusters can be as long as 10 in. (25 cm). Long-lasting, they are borne year-round in most regions. They supply birds and hummingbirds with a copious supply of nectar. Finely dissected and fern-like, the evergreen foliage is dark green on top and gray beneath, making a super backdrop for the many toothbrush-like blossoms. This plant is reliable in a wide range of climates ranging from humid to temperate with frosts. Frost hardy to 20°F (-6°C).

  • Grows with a dense habit to 8-12 ft. tall (240-360 cm) and 6-8 ft. wide (180-240 cm).
  • Easily grown in acidic, well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. Drought tolerant once established. Use little to no phosphorus fertilizer.
  • Deer resistant
  • Great as a specimen plant, hedge or screen, windbreak in Mediterranean gardens and xeriscape gardens.
  • Virtually disease free and pest free.
  • Regular pruning is recommended to promote a bushier, more compact habit.
  • Known to cause skin irritations on sensitive skin.
  • Native to Australia

Requirements

Hardiness 9
– 11

Climate Zones 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Grevillea
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter
Height 8'
– 12'
(240cm
– 3.6m)
Spread 6'
– 8'
(180cm
– 240cm)
Spacing 96″ (240cm)
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Drought
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden