This delightful ground cover features beautifully textured colourful foliage that provides a year round highlight in the garden. Best in coastal areas of Western Australia but also grows well in well drained soils in other parts of southern Australia. It small red flowers are not prominent but they are produced all year round and attract small honey eating birds. Grow in full sun to get the best colour in the new foliage growth.
Adenanthos cuneatus ‘Coral Carpet’ – Jug Flower
Plant Information
Plant Type - Ground cover
Common Name - Jug Flower
Scientific Name - Adenanthos cuneatus
Family - Proteaceae
Cultivar Name - Coral Carpet
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.2
Maximum Height - 0.3
Minimum Width - 1.5
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - Red
Flowering Time - All year
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover, Feature plant, Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Erosion control, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -