Description
BANKSIA INTEGRIFOLIA
(Plants- Coast Banksia)
The hardy Banksia integrifolia grows very well even in coastal areas and can tolerate tough conditions. Plants may grow to 10 m, but are often smaller and can be pruned to size.
The dark green leaves have a silvery underside, which adds to the beauty of the foliage and lemon flower spikes The pale yellow flowers open from late summer to winter.
In cultivation this species has proven to be fairly adaptable. 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.Small to medium sized tree.
The ability to grow Banksias in pots has makes them attractive for the UK gardener as they can easily be moved to protect them from severe winter conditions and will tolerate hard pruning and frosts to-8C. Makes an excellent and popular “Bonsai” starter Tree indoor or out,
Banksia’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.
Fine quality grown plants from the Santo Protea Collection, Madeira Island
The plants are shipped with soil and root and are specially grown and packaged in Madeira.
Supplied as : X1 healthy, strong, rooted plant 6 – 8″+ tall, well crowned growth, sent with soil in container 5 X14cm.
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