Coastal Woolly Bush

Coastal Woolly Bush Care

Adenanthos Sericeus

What is the plant

Adenanthos sericeus is called woolly bush, an appropriately named shrub for its fine needles that cover it like a soft, woolly coat. Native to Australia, this bush is a pretty addition to many gardens and is hardy down to 25 degrees Fahrenheit (-4 degrees Celsius). With some basic adenanthos information and the right climate conditions, you can grow this easy and attractive shrub.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min -3°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
water well until established, but ensure that drainage is good as Adenanthos do not like damp conditions, however it does not like long dry summers either.
Pruning
A few different thoughts on this, tip pruning can be carried out to maintain a bushy habit and this is best carried out in spring after flowering. Damaged foliage can be trimmed back at any time.
Fertilizer
Fertilise in spring with a native plant fertiliser (low phosphorus)

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Sunlight
Grow in sun to part shade
Soil
Humus rich soil.
Temperature
Cold hardy to about 20-25° F although tip damage has been noted around 24° F in a central California nursery.