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Waratah Bay

CultivarAdenanthos 'Waratah Bay'

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Adenanthos (the genus)
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Fact sheet

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Typeshrub

from Adenanthos · “Adenanthos is a genus of evergreen shrubs” — How to Grow Adenanthos — LizPlants

Days to maturity720–1080 days

from Adenanthos · “Days to maturity: 24-36 months to reach ornamental maturity” — How to Grow Adenanthos — LizPlants

Germination temperature65–75 °F

from Adenanthos · “maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging, provide bright light, keep temperature 65-75°F” — How to Grow Adenanthos — LizPlants

LightFull sun, 6-8 hours daily minimum

from Adenanthos · “Sun: Full sun, 6-8 hours daily minimum” — How to Grow Adenanthos — LizPlants

WaterLow water requirements once established; drought tolerant.

from Adenanthos · “Water: Low water requirements once established; drought tolerant.” — How to Grow Adenanthos — LizPlants

Soil pH5–5.5

from Adenanthos · “The Adenanthos prefers an acidic substrate with a pH of 5.0-5.5” — Adenanthos: A Comprehensive Guide to Cultivating This Exotic Beauty

Hardiness zones9-11

from Adenanthos · “Thrives in zones 9-11” — How to Grow Adenanthos — LizPlants

Spacing36–60 in

from Adenanthos · “Spacing: 36-60 inches” — How to Grow Adenanthos — LizPlants

Propagationseeds

from Adenanthos · “Propagation through seeds is a rewarding process” — Adenanthos: A Comprehensive Guide to Cultivating This Exotic Beauty

Toxicitynot toxic

from Adenanthos · “And while not toxic, a minor allergic reaction might be a concern” — Adenanthos: A Comprehensive Guide to Cultivating This Exotic Beauty

Pestsscale insects, mealybugs, spider mites

from Adenanthos · “Common Pests: Scale insects (Saissetia spp.), Mealybugs (Planococcus citri), Spider mites (Tetranychus spp.)” — How to Grow Adenanthos — LizPlants

Companionsbanksia, grevillea, leptospermum, callistemon, xanthorrhoea, drosera, native australian wildflowers

from Adenanthos · “Plant with: Banksia, Grevillea, Leptospermum (Tea Tree), Callistemon (Bottlebrush), Xanthorrhoea (Grass Tree), Drosera (Sundew), Native Australian wildflowers” — How to Grow Adenanthos — LizPlants

Waratah Bay hasn't been researched on its own yet; these facts are for the genus as a whole.

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