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Adenanthos sericeus
woollybush
An evergreen, upright to spreading shrub or small tree, eventually reaching up to 5m tall. Needle-like, softly-hairy, finely-divided leaves are silvery-green and up to 0.4cm long. Small, red flowers, either solitary or in small groups, appear at the base of leaves sporadically throughout the year
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Grey Silver Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Grey Silver Green | ||
| Autumn | Red | Grey Silver Green | ||
| Winter | Grey Silver Green Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Columnar upright
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a warm, sunny, sheltered site in well-drained soil with protection from hard frosts
Propagation
Propagate by seed, by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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