Adenanthos sericeus – Woolly Bush

Adenanthos sericeus - woolly bush
Adenanthos sericeus - woolly bush
Adenanthos sericeus - woolly bush

The wonderful soft, velvet-like texture and the silver coloured foliage are the outstanding features of this species. From the south coast of Western Australia, this plant is best suited to areas of southern Australia that have a Mediterranean climate (ie dry summers) rather than the more humid climates of places like Sydney and Brisbane. It grows into a large shrub and so makes a great feature plant and is sometimes used as a Christmas tree if grown in a large container. It has a compact habit. The foliage can produce skin sensitivity or allergic reaction in some.

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1.5

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

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

Climate Zone : Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Adenanthos sericeus

Common Name : Woolly Bush

Height : 5

Flower Color : Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Nectar eating birds