Adenanthos cuneatus
Coastal Jug Flower
Unusual wedge-shaped, grey-green, foliage and a spreading habit make this coastal loving shrub stand out as a native ground cover. In the summer new leaf growth glows red adding a wonderful ornamental contrast to the mature grey-green leaves.
Small, inconspicuous red flowers appear mostly over spring and are highly attractive to nectar feeding fauna.
Adenanthos cuneatus is a member of the Proteaceae family, along with Banksias, Hakeas and Grevilleas.
Grow it at home
- Plant in well-drained sandy to loam soil
- Prefers a sunny position but will tolerate dappled shade
- Adaptable to pH levels
- Suitable for coastal conditions
- Can be grown in a large container, with a free draining native soil
- Prune following flowering to maintain preferred habit and form
- When planting, fertilise with a granular slower release fertiliser that is low in phosphorous and formulated for native plants.
Find it in Kings Park
Find the Coastal Jug Flower in the South Coast Garden on Forrest Drive.
Out in the wild
This species can be found in sandy soils and dunes on the coast and in subcoastal areas between Walpole and Cape Arid on the south coast of Western Australia.
