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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Proteaceae (Proteas) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Red |
| Bloomtime: Year-round |
| Synonyms: [A. sericea] |
| Height: 6-10 feet |
| Width: 4-6 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Adenanthos sericeus (Coastal Woolybush) - This fine textured upright shrub or small tree is from King George Sound on the southern coast of Western Australia, where it grows within spashing distance to the ocean. In cultivation it grows to 6-10 feet tall with wispy stems that are covered with soft gray needle like foliage that is very soft to touch. The small red flowers appear at the base of the leaves off and on throughout the year. It grows best in full sun along the coast and partial shade in warmer locations with little to moderate water once established in a well draining soil. An excellent choice for a coastal planting as it both salt and wind tolerant though not tolerant of heavy clay or wet soils. Cold hardy to about 20-25° F although tip damage has been noted around 24° F in a central California nursery. A beautiful plant for the garden and great for cut foliage. We have sold this plant previously as Adenanthos sericea but changed our listing to Adenanthos sericeus on the advice of Dr. Charles Nelson, author of the section on Adenanthos (Proteaceae) in the Flora of Australia (16: 314-342).
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.
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