Adenanthos sericeus – Woolly Bush
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- Adenanthos sericeus – woolly bush
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- Adenanthos sericeus – woolly bush
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- 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 |
| Scientific Name: | Adenanthos sericeus |
| Common Name: | Woolly Bush |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub |
| Height: | 1 ~ 5 metre |
| Width: | 1 ~ 1.5 metre |
| Flower Colour: | Pink |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Propagation Method: | Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting, Layering |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Hedge, Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage |
| Special Features: | Cut flower, Erosion control, Fast growing |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Nectar eating birds |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that looks right for you, the next step is where to buy it.
Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you have planned on, they can often suggest alternatives that will also work well for you.
Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
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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