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    PROTEA Banksia integrifolia
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    PROTEA Banksia integrifolia

    Commonly known as Coast banksia

    Leathery leaves with white undersides, cone-shaped yellow 'bottlebrush' flowers
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    2 to 3 Litre  
    Delivery Information
    Available again from summer 2025
    £25.00 each 
    Available again from summer 2025 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • 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.
    • Evergreen
      Whorled, velvety, light-brown leaves to 10cm (4in) long turn to mid-green above, white below. Flowers to 12cm (5in) across.
    • Yellow
    • Australian / New Zealand
    • Coastal / windswept
      Suitable for coastal areas
    • Half hardy (down to 0)
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Obovate
    • Height
      5-25m (16-82ft)
    • Spread
      3-8m (10-26ft)
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • 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.
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Free draining sandy soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
      Poor soil
    • Full sun
    • Mature Size
      5-25m (16-82ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        3-8m (10-26ft)
       
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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