BANKSIA undata syn. Dryandra praemorsa 20 seed

Banksia undata is probably the most widely cultivated species in the genus and one of the easiest to grow. The yellowish pink flowers occurring in terminal heads appear in winter and are popular as cut flowers.
Erect slender stem with a heavily textured crown and woolly branches. The leaves are broad with a blunt tip 7 cm long.

Endemic to Western Australia.

Note: Formally known as Dryandra praemorsa.
Dryandra was considered a separate genus until early 2007 when it was merged into Banksia and Dryandra praemorsa was renamed Banksia undata.

Prefers light to medium well-drained soil in a protected semi-shaded position, drought-resistant but frost tender.

Grow notes:

Although seed can be sown most of the year in many parts of Australia seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn in temperate climates, avoiding the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 18-22°C

1. The growing medium should be well-draining but should remain damp between watering.
2. Sow the seed the depth on the seed size. Vermiculite is a good medium to use to cover the surface as it helps retain moisture and controls the temperature. 
3. Keep moist but not too wet as the seed may rot. Do not let the growing mix completely dry out. 
4. Germination should occur in 21-60 days depending on the temperature and conditions. 

Pre-treatment of smoke: Not considered critical to germination of this species and germination will generally occur without it.
However many members of the Proteaceae family are responsive to pre-treatment of smoke. Although germination will often occur without smoke treatment it has proved to be beneficial in reducing the number of days to germination and increasing germination rates in many species of the Proteaceae family.
Smoke treatments are simple and can be undertaken either by soaking the seed overnight or by applying it to the surface after sowing, both provide good results. Smoke treatments are available by clicking here.

General note: Seeds of many natives are dormant and require specific conditions or pre-treatment for germination.
Do not be too hasty to discard seed that does not germinate, seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural requirements for germination to occur. Containers put to one side will often surprise long after they were discarded.