Banksia violacea
VIOLET BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Banksia violacea
VIOLET BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink-purple

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal, cottage & bush designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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