{"product_id":"albany-woolly-bush-adenanthos-x-cunninghamii","title":"Albany Woolly Bush - Adenanthos x cunninghamii","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlbany Woolly Bush (\u003cem\u003eAdenanthos x cunninghamii\u003c\/em\u003e) is a low, wide native shrub, about 1.5m tall and 1.5m to 3m across. A naturally occurring hybrid of two Western Australian woolly bushes, it is clothed in soft, hair-like leaves of lime grey green, with peachy new growth for contrast. In spring, tiny red flowers at the stem tips feed small birds and pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, silvery foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hair-like leaves in lime grey green cover the stems, and the peach toned new growth adds contrast, so the shrub earns its place whether or not it is in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide rather than tall.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m high it spreads sideways, covering a lot of ground in a mixed bed without towering over its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife shelter and nectar.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense branching gives small birds cover, and the small red spring flowers are full of nectar for pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native of dry coasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e It comes from the sunny, sandy, dry south west coast of Australia, so it suits coastal gardens and light, free draining soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight shaping only.\u003c\/strong\u003e A very light trim to shape it is all it asks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature shrub in a native bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart as a wide, low feature shrub, and give each one room to reach 3m across. Let the soft leaves spill out over a path or lawn edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and sandy gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In light, sandy or gravelly soil with open sun and airflow, it looks at home and asks for very little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A refuge for small birds, and a nectar source in spring. Pair it with grevilleas and correas so something is in flower across more of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Albany Woolly Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade in an open, airy spot. It prefers a Mediterranean climate with dry summers, so it suits southern states and inland gardens best. It adapts to more humid summers, but plants may be shorter lived there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, free draining sandy or gravelly soil with a neutral to low acid pH. Heavy clay is the wrong home for it, so mound the soil up or choose a different shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until established, then ease back. Feed once a year with a low phosphorus native plant food, never with a general garden fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune very lightly, and only to shape it. Taking off soft tips keeps the plant dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Albany Woolly Bush as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Plant it into prepared, free draining soil and mulch around it, then expect steady growth through the warmer months as the roots settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube is grown for us and is not in constant supply. It shows as sold out whenever our grower has none, and the notify button on the page sends you an email the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eMore Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ePlants that attract birds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden for wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow wide does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 1.5m high and anywhere from 1.5m to 3m across. Plant it 2m from its neighbours so it can spread without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will adapt to humid summers, but plants may be shorter lived. Full sun, light sandy soil and good airflow give it the best chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower much?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are tiny and red, held at the stem tips in spring. They are a nectar bonus for birds and bees, and the foliage is the real feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789651673407,"sku":"ADE-CUN-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/albany-woolly-bush-adenanthos-x-cunninghamii.jpg?v=1792193390","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/albany-woolly-bush-adenanthos-x-cunninghamii","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}