Other names: Southern plain banksia, Sirmuellera media
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Grow outdoors in frost-free areas in well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun. Best in areas with dry summer but will tolerate humidity. Suitable for coastal plantings since it tolerates strong winds and salt spray. Where native, usually grows as a small tree in inland areas and a compact, spreading shrub in coastal situations. Under glass, grow in equal mix loam, grit & peat with ventilation in full light. In growth, water moderately & feed at half-strength monthly; sparingly in winter.
Containers/Patio, Architectural, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical, Drought Tolerant, Wallside and trellises, Indoor, Conservatory, Specimen tree, Wind-breaker
H2
Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1
North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Inappropriate
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Unknown
Evergreen
Spreading
Western Australia
Yes
No
Not toxic
Pruning group 1 or 8. Avoid cutting into old wood.
Seed
Sow seed at 18C (64F) in spring. Germination is better with smoke treatment. A slow-growing plant, it will take a number or years to flower if grown from seed.
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