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"Thank you very much for the Daphniphyllum which arrived today. It is a lovely specimen far better than I had expected so I will be pleased to recommend your site to anyone. "
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Additional Plant Details

  • Good to know - grown for foliage and flowers, in borders or as specimens. Cones are used in decorative woodwork.
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    Pests & Diseases - Phytophthora root rot, outdoors.

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    Place of Origin - south-western Australia.

Delivery Information

Estimated delivery between 25 June and 01 July 2013. Subject to all plants being in stock

Please note that orders will normally be despatched within 5 - 10 working days from receipt except in the busy Spring season when it may take up to 15 working days from receipt until despatch.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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PROTEA

Bull banksia

Despite the casualties from the winter of 2010/11 proteas are much easier to grow than many people imagine and can readily be grown outside in milder areas PROVIDING the soil is very free draining, acidic and low in nutrients (ie no fertiliser containing phosphates). Full sun and a south facing slope would be ideal. To avoid proteas getting wet feet it is helpful to plant them on a raised mound and add bark or grit for improved drainage.

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Evergreen - large, dark-green, leathery leaves with triangular lobes create a zigzag effect.

Hardiness Rating

Half hardy to Frost tender - Plant can withstand down to 0°C (32°F) but may well only tolerate as low as 5°C (41°F)

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height and Spread - treelike or spreading shrub to 5m (15ft)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun

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Varieties

PROTEA Banksia spinulosa var. spinulosa
Slow growing with spiny leaves and flowers which range in colour from yellow to orange-red

PROTEA Hakea salicifolia

PROTEA Hakea salicifolia  >

Willow-leaved hakea
Willow-shaped leaves. In spring racemes of creamy-white flowers
£20.00 each


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