{"product_id":"silver-sensation-woolly-bush-adenanthos-sericeus-silver-sensation","title":"Silver Sensation Woolly Bush - Adenanthos sericeus 'Silver Sensation'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Sensation Woolly Bush (\u003cem\u003eAdenanthos sericeus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Sensation') is a more compact, more silvery selection of the Western Australian native, and a little slower growing than the species. Soft lime grey, hair-like leaves cover tall upright stems. The listed size is 1m to 5m tall and 1m to 1.5m wide, and because this is the compact form, plan on the smaller end of that range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA silver cast.\u003c\/strong\u003e More silvery than the species, the fine, hairy leaves catch the light and shimmer when the wind moves them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and steady.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows a little slower than the species, so it is easier to fit into a medium sized garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn all native Christmas tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a large pot the silver green branching makes a Christmas tree that has nothing to do with pines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes sea air.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stands up to coastal salty winds and sandy soil, which makes it a sound pick on the coast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeature or screen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant a single specimen as a focal point, or a row as a privacy screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e On its own in a gravel bed or a sunny corner, the silver foliage stands out against darker plants and warm paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal privacy screen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a row for a soft, silvery screen that stands up to salt wind. As a slower grower it takes longer to close up than the species does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots and cutting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a big container it makes the Christmas tree, and the soft stems are valued in the floristry trade for cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Sensation Woolly Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it full sun to part shade and an open, airy site. It likes dry summers and dry climates, so the southern states and inland gardens suit it most easily. In humid summer areas, plant at the top of a slope with absolutely free drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy or gravelly soil that drains freely, with a neutral to low acid pH. It grows on sandy granite in the wild, so avoid heavy, wet ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch the roots and water well until it is established. Choose a low phosphorus native fertiliser, and keep general garden fertilisers away from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very light pruning only, to shape. Cut soft tips if you want some for the vase, and avoid hacking back into bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Silver Sensation Woolly Bush as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small and silvery, and it is a steady grower rather than a sprinter, so plant it where it can mature in peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\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\"\u003eBrowse Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-for-privacy\"\u003eShrubs for privacy\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 is it different from the ordinary woolly bush?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is more compact, more silvery and a little slower growing. The species is the taller, faster form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take salty wind?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It stands up to coastal salty winds and sandy soil, though it still needs excellent drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1m apart in a single row. The plants are 1m to 1.5m wide, so they close up into a loose screen rather than a clipped hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789652066623,"sku":"ADE-SER-SILVER-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/silver-sensation-woolly-bush-adenanthos-sericeus-silver-sensation.jpg?v=1792193408","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/silver-sensation-woolly-bush-adenanthos-sericeus-silver-sensation","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}