Adenanthos cuneatus – Jug Flower

Adenanthos cuneatus - jug flower
Adenanthos cuneatus - Jug Flower
Adenanthos cuneatus - Jug Flower

A variable shrub from coastal areas in the south of Western Australia, with attractive reddish new growth in summer and very small red flowers for most of the year, peaking in spring. The flowers attract nectar feeding birds. Suits sunny to partly shaded positions. Naturally grows on sandy neutral to acid soils, needs good drainage for gardens and landscaping. A good plant for coastal gardens. It grows from a lignotuber, making it able to regenerate from fire damage.

Family : Proteaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : All year

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

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Scientific Name: Adenanthos cuneatus

Common Name : Jug Flower

Height : 2

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Nectar eating birds