PROTEA Banksia integrifolia

Leathery leaves with white undersides, cone-shaped yellow 'bottlebrush' flowers

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Large £40.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.

Evergreen - whorled, elliptic, velvety, light-brown leaves to 10cm (4in) long turn to mid-green above, white below. Flowers to 12cm (5in) across.
Yellow
Height - 5-25m (16-82ft)
Spread - 3-8m (10-26ft)
Tall Shrub
Tree
Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse - Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.
Full sun
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - Phytophthora root rot. Plants will become chlorotic if soil contains too much phosphate or lime
Place of origin - Australia (Queensland to Victoria)
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - suitable for coastal areas
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Half hardy (down to 0)
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Soil Conditions - Free draining sandy soil -
Neutral to acid soil
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - poor soil