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Adenanthos drummondii
Also Known As
- Adenanthos x cunninghamii
- Albany Woollybush
- Jugflower
- Woolly Bush
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-5'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Adenanthos drummondii plant details
Adenanthos drummondii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - 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 drummondii
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: proteaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Adenanthos drummondii
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
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How to Grow Adenanthos drummondii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- yellow
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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See other plant types of Adenanthos for your garden
aka Coastal Woollybush, Woolly Bush
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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