Adenanthos sericeus

RHS Plant Profile
woollybush
Shrubs Trees

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

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height
4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Proteaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading branched, Columnar upright
Genus
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

Pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free