A low growing form of Adenanthos, Coral Cover is a densely ground covering plant with pale to bright pink flowers on the ends of the branches. It is attractive to birds and insects, and the needle-like nature of the leaves gives some shelter to wildlife. Likes a full sun to part shade spot, and suits most soil types as long as they are well drained. A low maintenance plant once established, it is frost tolerant and good for coastal areas. Mulch to deter weed growth while young, and to conserve soil moisture. Feed with a good low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring.
Adenanthos pungens subsp effusus ‘Coral Cover’ – Spiky Adenanthos
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub, Ground cover
Common Name - Spiky Adenanthos
Scientific Name - Adenanthos pungens subsp effusus
Family - Proteaceae
Cultivar Name - Coral Cover
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.3
Maximum Height - 0.4
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 1.2
Flower Colour - Pink
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer, Autumn
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover, Border plant
Special Uses - Erosion control, Pollution tolerant
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects, Mammals, Lizards
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