Adenanthos cuneatus – Jug Flower
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- Adenanthos cuneatus – jug flower
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- Adenanthos cuneatus – Jug Flower
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- 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 |
| Scientific Name: | Adenanthos cuneatus |
| Common Name: | Jug Flower |
| Other Common Names: | Flame Bush |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub, Large shrub |
| Height: | 0.2 ~ 2 metres |
| Width: | 1 ~ 2 metre |
| Flower Colour: | Red |
| Flowering Time: | All year |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade, Half shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Spreading |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Attractive foliage |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Nectar eating birds |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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