{"product_id":"adenanthos-cuneatus-coral-carpet","title":"Adenanthos cuneatus 'Coral Carpet'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoral Carpet Woolly Bush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eAdenanthos cuneatus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Coral Carpet’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proteaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Australia (cultivar selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen prostrate shrub \/ groundcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eAdenanthos cuneatus ‘Coral Carpet’ is a low-growing, spreading Australian native selected for its soft, finely textured foliage and striking coral-red flowers. Exceptionally well suited to Adelaide’s Mediterranean climate, it forms a dense, weed-suppressing carpet that thrives in full sun, free-draining soils and low-water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eFlowering mainly from late winter through spring, the unusual coral-red blooms sit just above the foliage and are highly attractive to honeyeaters. Unlike many flowering groundcovers, ‘Coral Carpet’ also delivers year-round interest through its velvety, silver-grey foliage, which adds softness and contrast to native, coastal and waterwise landscapes. Tough, drought tolerant and low maintenance once established, it’s ideal for banks, verges, rockeries and spilling over retaining walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2–0.4 m H × 1.5–2.5 m W (low, spreading, mat-forming habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40 cm of outward spread per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, finely divided grey-green to silver foliage with a velvety texture; evergreen; colour intensifies in dry, sunny conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small but vivid coral-red tubular flowers from late winter to spring, held close to foliage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery evergreen foliage year-round with a winter–spring flowering highlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attractive to honeyeaters; provides low shelter for small birds and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established; excellent heat and wind tolerance; second-line coastal tolerant; light frost hardy; dislikes humidity and waterlogged soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Groundcover coverage: 1 plant per 1.5–2.5 m²; Groundcover coverage: 1 plant per 1.5–2.5 m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally regarded as non-toxic; discourage chewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for best colour, density and flowering; tolerates light part shade with reduced bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy, gravelly or loamy soils; performs well on limestone; avoid heavy clay and waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer; minimal watering in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low — light tip-pruning after flowering if shaping is required; avoid hard pruning into old wood; mulch lightly with gravel or coarse organic mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20+ years in suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate South Australia — Adelaide Plains, coastal suburbs, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral; tolerates mildly alkaline soils if drainage is excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft groundcover for native and waterwise gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBank stabilisation and spill-over planting on slopes or retaining walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal and exposed sites where silver foliage adds contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with grevillea, westringia, lomandra and leucophyta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature groundcover in modern Mediterranean or native landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Coral Carpet’ combines touchable silver foliage, vivid winter colour and exceptional toughness in a low-growing native that thrives on neglect. Perfect for Adelaide’s dry climate, it delivers year-round softness, bird appeal and weed suppression with virtually no maintenance — a standout groundcover for sustainable SA gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48684791890172,"sku":"ADEN-CUNE-CORA-CARP-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/adenanthos-cuneatus-coral-carpet-woolly-bush-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1768623970","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/adenanthos-cuneatus-coral-carpet","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}