‘ Silver Streak’
Adenanthos are also known as ‘Woolly bush’ which describes this plant quite well, as the textural qualities of this plant which is soft and furry with amazing silvery highlights always attracts those who enjoy the tactile sensation of this plant, quite unique and hardy for well drained soils. Adenanthos tolerates coastal conditions, in full sun situations. it tolerates lime- being a species from Western Australia. This plant can be container grown and used as an alternative to the traditinal conifers and pines as Christmas Trees. Height up to 2m makes this plant great for rockeries, speciman plant or even a medium hedge as the foliage is dense. The little red flowers are inconspicuous. The plant width is 1m. This plant is bird attracting.
