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Products > Adenanthos sericeus   Adenanthos sericeus - Coastal Woollybush    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information 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 Adenanthos sericeus (Coastal Woollybush) - This fine-textured upright shrub or small tree is from King George Sound on the southern coast of Western Australia, where it grows within splashing 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 and flushes pink in new growth. 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 is 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). We also grow a selection of this plant that we call Adenanthos sericeus 'Sherwood Mist' that has a little more compact growth form and slightly greener leaves. ( See additional information in our listing for Adenanthos sericeus 'Sherwood Mist').  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Adenanthos sericeus .     [MORE INFO]