Adenanthos Sericeus
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Adenanthos sericeus Adenanthos sericeus Botanical Name: Adenanthos sericeus Common Names: Woolly Bush, Woollybush, Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Plant Habit: TBA Description: Beautifully soft, densely foliaged native with narrow, silvery-green leaves. Small red flowers appear throughout the year, but best used for foliage value. Tolerates coastal conditions and wind. It's dense habit makes it a great choice for a soft screen or windbreak. Grows approx 5m high x 2m wide. Keep potted and use as an decorate at Christmas as an 'Aussie Christmas Tree'. Mature Height: 2-4m Position: Full Sun Mature Width: 2-4m Soil Type: Loam, Sandy, Well Drained Family Name: Proteaceae Landscape Use(s): Coastal Garden, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Wind Break, Origin: Australia Container / Pot Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Green, Silver Generally trouble free Flower Colours: Red Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: Spring, Summer Once established, will tolerate dry spells. Not for humid or boggy conditions. Fruit: Insignificant Requires little maintenance, prune only if required to shape. Requirements: Growth Rate: Fast Plant Care: Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser Maintenance Level: Low Water Usage: Low Tolerances: Drought: High Frost: High Wind: High Disclaimer: Information and images provided is to be used as a guide only. While every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy and relevancy of all information, any decisions based on this information are the sole responsibility of the viewer. Call 1300 787 401 plantmark.com.au.