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Dwarf Woolly Bush 200MM

Adenanthos cunninghamii 'Lighthouse'

I am Dwarf Woolly Bush. My family originated from South West Australia.

Habit Shrub - Hardy and low maintenance

Plant family Proteaceae

I am a shapely sculptural cultivar of the iconic native woolly bush. My upright habit and coppery tinges to my soft grey foliage make me an interesting feature in the garden. My small tubular scarlet flowers are a magnet for nectar feeding birds. I have a dense form suiting me to low hedges and screening while providing habitat for small birds and other animals.

I am popular and will make you happy because...

My naturally dense form and columnar habit suit me to low screening and informal hedges

My tiny scarlet tubular flowers appear year round and are a magnet for small nectar feeding birds

My soft grey foliage is tinged with copper, pleasant to touch and gives me the common name 'Woolly Bush'

Features

Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI thrive in full sun to part shade

Height: 1.5m Width: 1m(Size at point of sale approx. 85cm including pot)

Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established

Hardy I am ideal for exposed locations and coastal planting. I tolerate most soils but need good drainage

Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

Coastal tolerant Red Orange flowers Silvery Green foliage Flowers Jan-Jun, Sep-Dec

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
In pots and other containers
As a hedge or screening plant
In native and wildlife gardens

Tips for success

A light prune will encourage bushy new growth

Suggested spacing: 0.6m apart.

Needs good drainage. A light prune after flowering encourages strong new growth.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

Enjoy the fragrant foliage or flowers.

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Planting tips

Needs good drainage. A light prune after flowering encourages strong new growth.

How to plant successfully

Ask your retailer for Dwarf Woolly Bush by Southern Plants. Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Availability in individual stores varies; contact your retailer before visiting.

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