A low growing plant with grey-green leaves and beautiful contrasting red new growth. A good waterwise plant that needs good drainage and dislikes wet feet. Best in a sunny position. Feed with a good native fertiliser. Can take some frost. Does well in alkaline soils.
Adenanthos hybrid ‘Waratah Bay’ – Woolly Bush
Family : Proteaceae
Cultivar Name: Waratah Bay
Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover
Width : 1
Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Autumn
Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam
Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped
Soil Moisture : Well-drained
Special Uses : Erosion control
Scientific Name: Adenanthos hybrid
Common Name : Woolly Bush
Height : 0.4
Flower Color : Mauve
pH Level : Neutral, Alkaline
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Lizards