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Banksia hookeriana
  • 1 packet (8 seeds)
  • Despatch: Within 14 Days
  • Price: £6.49
  1. gww4047 : 02404047

Banksia hookeriana

Half-hardy Shrub

  • Flowers in : Summer
  • Germination : Experience Useful
  • Aftercare : Care Required
  • Ideal for : Cut Flowers
  • Height : 6 feet

Description

Brilliant flame red cone-shaped heads often 15x10cm (6x4 inches). Cultivated extensively for cut flowers. Height: 60-180cm (2-6ft).

Sowing Instructions

Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Surface sow using an Ericaceous (Rhododendron, Heather, etc.) compost, and do not exclude light. Sow at any time of year. Germination usually takes 21-60 days.

Growing Instructions

Space the plants 30cm (12in) apart in full sun or part shade. Plant in ordinary garden soil.

Aftercare

Water freely during the growing season, moderately through winter.