Adenanthos sericeus ‘Silver Wave’ – Woolly Bush

Adenanthos sericeus woolly bush 'Silver Wave'

Adenanthos sericeus 'Silver Wave'

The low, mounding habit of ‘Silver Wave’ combines with its striking silvery foliage which has a lovely soft, velvet-like texture. Use this plant as a feature ground cover for areas that have good drainage and get plenty of sunshine. It performs particularly well in coastal areas and can cope with windy conditions. Once established it is virtually maintenance free. The foliage can produce skin sensitivity or allergic reaction in some.

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name: Silver Wave

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Erosion control

Scientific Name: Adenanthos sericeus

Common Name : Woolly Bush

Height : 1

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light :

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies