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A large upright shrub or small tree up to 5 metres high with Holly-like dark green leaves and rounded 4-5cm (1½-2“) creamy-yellow flowers that occur heavily during winter to late spring.
Banksia flowers are rich in nectar and bird attractant. A low-maintenance shrub that is suitable for coastal gardens.
Endemic to the mid-west and south-west regions of Western Australia.
Note: Formally know as Dryandra sessillis. Dryandra was considered a separate genus named Dryandra until early 2007, when it was merged into Banksia.
Prefers a light to medium well-drained soil in an open sunny position, drought and frost resistant.
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.
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