Adenanthos cunninghamii

Adenanthos cunninghamii, also known as the Albany Woollybush, is a native Australian shrub with soft, grey-green leaves and small, red flowers. It's a hybrid of Adenanthos sericeus and Adenanthos cuneatus. 

Appearance 

• Spreading, erect shrub with soft, hairy leaves

• Dull red flowers in spring

• Fine, silvery-grey foliage

• Soft, feathery texture

0.5m H x 2m W

Growing conditions 

• Prefers full sun to part shade

• Tolerates most soil types, including poor soils

• Thrives in sandy or loamy soils

• Tolerates light frost

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established

Uses 

• Great in coastal areas, cottage gardens, or trimmed as a hedge

• Can be used for mass planting and mixed native gardens

• Can be used for cut flower interest

• Can be used to create a sound buffer in noisy locations

Wildlife 

• Attracts native nectar feeders, bees, and nectar eating birds

Maintenance 

• Feed with a slow release native fertiliser

• Prune to maintain the desired shape

• Mulch to help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds

SIZE: 20cm pot