Adenanthos cuneatus ‘Flat Out’ – Jug Flower

Adenanthos cuneatus jug flower 'Flat Out'

Adenanthos cuneatus 'Flat Out'
Adenanthos cuneatus 'Flat Out'
Adenanthos cuneatus 'Flat Out'

The totally prostrate habit combined with the texture and colour of the foliage are the outstanding features of this fantastic Western Australian plant. It is best used as a ground cover to spill over embankments or rockeries. It also makes a fabulous weeping standard grafted plant. Whilst the small red flowers are not a feature, they do attract various nectar feeding birds such as honey eaters and spinebills which are always a welcome addition to a garden. The bronze tinge to the new foliage is absolutely gorgeous. It is reasonably maintenance free with just the occasional trim to remove any dead or dying growth being the major requirement. It does need a well drained soil and a sunny position for best performance.

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name: Flat Out

Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading, Weeping

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Adenanthos cuneatus

Common Name : Jug Flower

Height : 0.3

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Nectar eating birds, Butterflies