Adenanthos sericeus ‘Bronze Glow’ – Woolly Bush
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- Adenanthos sericeus ‘Bronze Glow’
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- Adenanthos sericeus ‘Bronze Glow’
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- Adenanthos sericeus ‘Bronze Glow’
An attractive shrub growing to around 3 metres tall, great for coastal gardens. The foliage is soft looking with bronze new growth. It has small insignificant orange tubular flowers throughout most of the year. Likes a sunny spot, does well in a wide range of soils as long as they are well drained. Dislikes excess humidity. The foliage can produce an allergic reaction in some.
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Adenanthos sericeus |
| Cultivar: | Bronze Glow |
| Common Name: | Woolly Bush |
| Plant Type: | Large shrub |
| Height: | 2 ~ 4 metres |
| Width: | 2 ~ 4 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Orange |
| Flowering Time: | All year |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Coastal garden |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Attractive foliage |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Other insects |
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