Adenanthos sericeus ‘Platinum’, commonly known as Platinum Woolly Bush, is a striking Australian native shrub grown for its exceptionally soft, silvery foliage. It forms a dense, upright to slightly open shrub with finely divided, silky leaves that give it a luminous silver appearance year-round. It is highly valued in coastal and low-water landscapes for both its texture and architectural form.
Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Low
Watering frequency: Infrequent once established; prefers dry to moderately dry conditions
Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soils; tolerates low fertility soils well
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for large pots with excellent drainage
Mature Height: 2–4 m
Mature Width: 2–3 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: High once established
Frost Tolerant: Moderate; tolerates light frost but prefers mild climates
Wind Tolerant: Very high; excellent coastal wind tolerance
Leaf colour: Silvery platinum-grey
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: Finely divided, soft needle-like foliage (highly feathery texture)
Adenanthos sericeus ‘Platinum’, commonly known as Platinum Woolly Bush, is a striking Australian native shrub grown for its exceptionally soft, silvery foliage. It forms a dense, upright to slightly open shrub with finely divided, silky leaves that give it a luminous silver appearance year-round. It is highly valued in coastal and low-water landscapes for both its texture and architectural form.
Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Low
Watering frequency: Infrequent once established; prefers dry to moderately dry conditions
Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soils; tolerates low fertility soils well
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for large pots with excellent drainage
Mature Height: 2–4 m
Mature Width: 2–3 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: High once established
Frost Tolerant: Moderate; tolerates light frost but prefers mild climates
Wind Tolerant: Very high; excellent coastal wind tolerance
Leaf colour: Silvery platinum-grey
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: Finely divided, soft needle-like foliage (highly feathery texture)
