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Also Known As
- Coastal Woollybush
- Woolly Bush
Adenanthos sericeus plant details
Adenanthos sericeus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Adenanthos sericeus
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: proteaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: cutting garden, screen
GROWING CONDITIONS for Adenanthos sericeus
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
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If you’re inland (or not) and you’ve been seduced and betrayed by the shimmering-silver charms of Leucadendron argentuem one too many times, then here’s you solution. The foliage is just as soft, just as shimmery but without the attitude. Excellent as a screen or a filler in an arrangement, or just something to hug when you come home from a bad day at work.
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How to Grow Adenanthos sericeus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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See other plant types of Adenanthos for your garden
aka Adenanthos x cunninghamii, Albany Woollybush, Jugflower, Woolly Bush
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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