Adenanthos sericeus compact
Dwarf Woolly Bush

Dwarf Woolly Bush is an attractive medium shrub with silver/green woolly soft foliage, and produces dainty pale red flowers in spring.

POSITION: Grows best in full sun with good airflow and well drained soils. This plant is ideal for coastal locations where rainfall is consistent. Once established this plant will tolerate short periods of dry; it is not suited to humid climates.

CONDITIONS: Soil pH: 5.0 to 7.0

Soil preparation: Soil can range from quite acid to alkaline in pH levels, it is important to have good soil preparation to gain the best results when planting natives. This improves the water-holding capacity of the soil and for young plants, once established, will have lower water requirements.

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CARE: This plant requires little maintenance as its textural compact habit naturally forms a good shape, thus requiring little or no pruning. It is best to initially feed with a slow release low phosphorus fertiliser to help establish the plant. It is beneficial to follow up with the occasional reapplication of fertiliser and apply as required. Mulching around the base of the plant will help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

USES: Dwarf Woolly Bush is an excellent plant for creating contrasting textures within the landscape. This plant can be used as a feature plant or for border planting in formal and informal gardens.