Description
BANKSIA ERICIFOLIA
(Plants- Rarely found on offer. These are especially grown for Bonsai culture as “Starter Trees”)
Banksia ericifolia (Heath-leaved Banksia) is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful banksias in Australia, with its large striking spikes of yellow to reddish-orange flowers contrasted with small, linear, light-green to greyish-green leaves.
Not only is it the most colourful of the eastern Banksia species when in flower, it is also one of the best plants for attracting honey-eating birds and makes an interesting addition to any garden.
The cylindrical flower spikes of B. ericifolia are quite large at 4-6 cm wide and up to 30 cm long. Flowers open from the top of the spike down, in which the style characteristically remains a hooked shape. Flowering occurs over an extended period beginning in autumn and continuing through to early spring. They last well as cut flowers or indefinitely as dried flowers.
In cultivation this species has proven to be fairly adaptable, very hardy and tolerant of frosts. Although it may successfully grow in wet areas, it prefers well drained soils and will grow in full sun or semi-shade conditions.
Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens.
Tolerant of most well drained soil types and conditions.
Protea’s are quite easy to grow tolerating slightly acid soils as well as climates that are wet in winter and dry in summer. For best performance, plant it in full sun in soil that is moderately infertile. Soil must be fast draining and porous; moist soils encourage fungal diseases. Amend loam and clay soils with grit and coarse organic matter to improve aeration and drainage.
Do not fertilize, especially with phosphorus.
Plant this showy shrub in a prominent location to show off its magnificent flowers.
Can tolerate quite low temperatures.
The plants are shipped with soil and root and are specially grown and packaged in Madeira.
Named Hybrids now available also include: Cynaroides, pink ice , tango , cordifolium , telopea, Safari sunset, inca gold and more..
Fine quality grown plants from the Quinta Blandy Collection, Madeira Island
Supplied as : X1 healthy, strong, rooted plant 4 – 8″+ tall, with side growth, sent with soil in container.
£4.75 P&P airmail to Europe.
(discounted postage for multiples)
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