Adenanthos x cunninghamii (Albany Woolybush)
Botanical Information
| Family | Proteaceae |
| Genus | Adenanthos |
| Species | x cunninghamii |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | A naturally occurring hybrid confirmed through genetic testing by Walker in 2002. It is a hybrid between Adenanthos sources and Adenanthos cuneatus. Native to the Albany area of Western Australia specifically in the Torndirrup National Park and Shire Reserve and also occurs in Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve and Gull Rock east of Albany. Indigenous populations were noted to be 130 mature individuals in 1991 and 2004 surveys. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 24 |
| Height | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Spreading to erect shrub. |
| Landscape | Suitable for coastal or inland areas as a low screen or hedge. It can also be sued as a cut flower. |
| Propagation | Cuttings. Using firm and current seasons growth. |
| Cultivation | Drought tolerant. Well-drained alkaline soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
| Leaf Description | Soft foliage with each leaf having 3 liner lobes. |
| Flower Description | Single, tubular flowers occur singly in the leaf axils. Flowers produces nectar and flowers in winter to spring. |
| Colour Description | Foliage is a greyish-silver. Flowers are pinkish-red and dull in appearance. |
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