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Banksia hookeriana

Banksia hookeriana

1 packet (8 seeds) @ $8.95

Catalog Code: 4047

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Banksia hookeriana

Half-hardy Shrub

  • Flowers: Summer
  • Zones: 9, 10
  • Height: 6 feet
  • Germination: Experience Useful
  • Aftercare: Care and Understanding
  • Ideal for: Cut Flower

Description

Brilliant flame red cone-shaped heads often 6x4in Cultivated extensively for cut flowers.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:any time of year.

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. 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 Instructions

Water freely during the growing season, moderately through winter.




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