Banksia violacea – Violet Banksia
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- Banksia violacea – violet banksia
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- Banksia violacea – violet banksia
This is a small shrub, notable for its unusual dark violet flowers. Native to sandy soils of Western Australia, it will grow best in a light to medium well drained soil, with light shade to full sun.
A great choice for coastal regions, and for container growing.
It will tolerate light pruning, above the green foliage of the plant. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.
The Violet Banksia is a slow-growing plant, and can take some years to flower if grown from seed.
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Banksia violacea |
| Common Name: | Banksia |
| Other Common Names: | Violet Banksia |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub |
| Height: | 1 ~ 1.5 metre |
| Width: | 1 ~ 2 metre |
| Flower Colour: | Purple |
| Flowering Time: | Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Planting Season: | Spring |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Propagation Method: | Seed |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Special Features: | Cut flower, Decorative fruit, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Nectar eating birds |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that looks right for you, the next step is where to buy it.
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.
Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you have planned on, they can often suggest alternatives that will also work well for you.
Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
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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