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MPN: T1940B-50948557
SKU: B948557S
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Banksia oblongifolia is typically a fairly open, multistemmed shrub to around 1 to 1.5 metres high by a similar spread when found in coastal heathland but may grow taller in forested areas, to 3 metres or so .Bark is smooth grey-brown, with the hairy new growth a rusty colour. The alternate oblong or obovate leaves are 5 to 11 cm long by 1.5 to 2 cm wide with serrate (occasionally entire) margins. The flowers, which occur in autumn and winter, are cylindrical and can be various shades of blue-grey or greenish yellow in bud, opening to a yellow. Some forms, such as those at Catherine Hill Bay on the Central Coast of New South Wales, maintain a bluish green tinge after the flowers have opened. The spikes are 5 to 15cm high, and 4 to 5cm wide.
Banksia oblongifolia is uncommon in cultivation, though it is easy to grow in well-drained soils. It comes from a climate of summer moisture so should benefit from a little extra water in dry spells. The plant favours a position in full sun or dappled shade. Its smallish size suggests it would be well suited small gardens, either in the ground or as a container plant.
PACKAGE
10 x Seeds
