Banksia telmatiaea – Swamp Fox Banksia
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- Banksia telmatiaea – swamp fox banksia
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- Banksia telmatiaea – swamp fox banksia
Not commonly seen in cultivation, this is an attractive medium shrub, with slender linear leaves and small yellow flowers. Flowers produce a lot of nectar and are visited by a variety of birds, insects and mammals. Grows naturally in swampy sandy soils in WA, so should grow happily in a well drained but moist soil with part to full sun. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.
Makes a good container plant. Will need to be kept moist in summer months.
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Banksia telmatiaea |
| Common Name: | Swamp Fox Banksia |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub |
| Height: | 1 ~ 2 metre |
| Width: | 1 ~ 2 metre |
| Flower Colour: | Yellow, Brown |
| Flowering Time: | Autumn, Winter |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Sandy loam |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Flower garden |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Planting Season: | Spring |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Spreading |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Propagation Method: | Seed |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Screen, Windbreak |
| Special Features: | Bog gardens, Decorative fruit |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects, Mammals |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
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Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for native plants.