{"product_id":"grevillea-hybrid-loopy-lou","title":"Grevillea hybrid 'Loopy Lou'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoopy Lou Grevillea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehybrid 'Loopy Lou'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProteaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAustralian native hybrid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvergreen small to medium shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact, fast-growing Australian native that earns its place in any Adelaide garden through sheer flower power, Grevillea 'Loopy Lou' produces masses of large, nectar-rich blooms virtually year-round. The flowers are a standout — unusually large for such a compact plant — and put on a colour-changing display that shifts from greenish-yellow and cream through to pink and red as each bloom matures, creating a constantly evolving tropical palette.\u003cbr\u003eDrought-tolerant, frost-hardy and remarkably low-maintenance, 'Loopy Lou' thrives in Adelaide's Mediterranean climate with minimal intervention. Honeyeaters flock to it throughout the year, making it as rewarding for wildlife as it is for gardeners. Ideal as a low hedge, border shrub, rockery feature or container specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.0–1.5 m H × 1.0–1.5 m W (compact, dense rounded habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFast — 30–50 cm per year once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMid-green, deeply divided leaves; evergreen year-round; fine-textured and attractive even when not in flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLarge spider-style blooms in colour-changing shades of greenish-yellow through pink to red; year-round flowering with heaviest display in spring and summer; excellent nectar source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvergreen foliage and flowers year-round → peak flowering display in spring and summer → colour-changing blooms provide constant visual variety → light pruning in autumn refreshes shape for winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOutstanding nectar source for honeyeaters; attracts bees, butterflies and beneficial insects year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDrought-tolerant once established; frost hardy to approximately -2°C; heat-tolerant; coastal-tolerant; dislikes waterlogged soils and high-phosphorus fertilisers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTight hedge: 3 plants per metre (30–35 cm spacing); Standard border: 2 plants per metre (50–60 cm spacing); suitable for large containers (40 cm+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCaution — foliage and sap are skin and eye irritants; wear gloves when pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun to part shade; full sun produces the longest and most prolific flowering period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFree-draining sandy, loamy or gravelly soils; moderately adaptable to soil types but drainage is essential; avoid phosphorus-rich fertilisers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEstablishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: drought-tolerant — deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer; little to no watering needed in cooler months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLight prune once or twice a year to maintain shape and promote dense growth; feed with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring when buds form; avoid high-P fertilisers which can damage root systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong-lived perennial; 10+ years with good drainage and annual pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIdeal for Mediterranean SA — Adelaide Plains, foothills, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Barossa, coastal suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAcid to neutral; tolerates slightly alkaline soils typical of Adelaide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow informal hedge or border edging where year-round colour and bird activity are priorities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass plant in native or wildlife gardens for a long-season nectar corridor that honeyeaters will visit daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockery feature or erosion control on banks and embankments — establishes quickly and holds well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with Westringia, Eremophila and Lomandra for a cohesive, water-wise native planting palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact container specimen for sunny courtyards, patios and balconies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Loopy Lou' is one of those rare plants that genuinely delivers something for every season — and does it without asking much in return. The oversized, colour-changing flowers on such a compact plant are genuinely surprising, the birds are in it constantly, and once established it practically looks after itself. A brilliant all-rounder for Adelaide's climate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48871658062076,"sku":"GREV-HYBR-LOOP-LOU-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/grevillea-hybrid-loopy-lou-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1773986217","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/grevillea-hybrid-loopy-lou","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}