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BANKSIA littoralis 5 seeds
Swamp Banksia
Family: Proteaceae
Characteristics: Shrub or small tree 1.5-12 m spread to 5m
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The Banksia littoralis, a prominent thick-stemmed shrub or small tree with coarse bark, boasts spectacular tall cylindrical yellow flowers that reach 20 cm in height, blooming from summer to winter.
It features linear dark green leaves, each 15 cm in length, with white undersides and serrated edges, arranged in sporadic whorls.
Banksia littoralis is found across various regions in Western Australia, including the Avon Wheatbelt, Esperance Plains, Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest, Swan Coastal Plain, and Warren.
The Swamp Banksia thrives in light to medium, moist soils in open, sunny locations and is drought and frost-resistant once it has taken root.
*Image by Gnangarra CC BY 2.5 AU
The best time to sow Banksia seeds is autumn or spring. Sow in contains and transplant when they are big enough to handle.
The growing medium should be well draining but should remain damp between watering. Banksia dislikes wet roots, so don't overwater them, or they will rot.
Sow the seed flat around 5mm deep. Vermiculite is an excellent medium to cover the surface as it helps retain moisture and controls the temperature.
Germination should occur in 14-40 days at 20-25°C
Pre-germination of seeds by sowing into a closed container containing moist vermiculite or similar material is also helpful for germinating seeds, particularly for winter sowing when outdoor temperatures may be unsuitable. Germination usually occurs in 1-2 weeks using this method, and when the root has reached about a centimetre or so in length, the seedling can be placed into a small pot of seed-raising mix.
Pre-treatment of smoke is not critical to the germination of this species. However, many members of the Proteaceae family are responsive to the pre-treatment of smoke.
Smoke treatments are simple and can be undertaken by soaking the seed overnight or applying it to the surface after sowing; both provide good results. Smoke treatments are available by clicking here.
*Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:
We can only export seeds to the following countries:
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Norway
- USA (only small lots with a Small Lot Import Permit)
- South Korea (only up to 100g lots with a South Korean Import Permit)
The purchaser is responsible for clearing the goods through their customs and paying all charges associated with clearing the goods, including any import fees and taxes if applicable. The purchaser is responsible for the clearance. Failing to do this may result in the goods being destroyed by their customs.
Australian Seed cannot accept returns due to Australian quarantine restrictions.
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited