Banksia robur – Swamp Banksia

: Banksia robur – swamp banksia

: Banksia robur – swamp banksia

Banksia robur, the swamp banksia, is a dramatic looking banksia with large serrated leaves. The new growth has a felty coating of brown hairs, which is an attractive feature. It naturally occurs in damp areas on sandy soils, but is very adaptable to a wide range of conditions and soils. It needs full sun for best flowering, but will grow in part shade. The flowers are bluish green, and turn yellow green as the flower ages. It is hardy to frosts once established, but may need protection from frosts when young. It is a fast growing plant. Like all banksias, it is phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.

Family:	Proteaceae
Scientific Name:	Banksia robur
Common Name:	Banksia
Other Common Names:	Swamp Banksia
Plant Type:	Large shrub
Height:	1 ~ 2 metre
Width:	1 ~ 2 metre
Flower Colour:	Yellow, Green
Flowering Time:	Autumn, Winter
Ph Level:	Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type:	Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment:	Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden
Climate Zone:	Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light:	Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit:	Evergreen
Soil Moisture:	Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained
Propagation Method:	Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance:	Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage:	Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage
Special Features:	Cut flower, Bog gardens, Erosion control, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife:	Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW

Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW

IndigiGrow- Sydney- NSW

Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW

Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW

Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW

Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW

Cool Country Natives – ACT

Geelong Native Plants – Victoria

Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria

Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland

Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland