Genus Species: Banksia blechnifolia
Common / Product Name: Fern - leaf Banksia

Habit: GROUND COVER (GC)

Available Sizes
14cm

Height x Width: 0.2 - 0.3m x 1.00 - 2.00m

Pruning: None Light

Frost Tolerance: Medium

Coastal Tolerance: Medium

Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance: Medium

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Origin: Australian Plant

Evergreen: Yes

Flowering: starts: Winter / ends: Spring

Flower Colour: Golden Tan Brown

Irrigation: Prefers moist well drained soils. Requires regular water in dry periods.

Lower Temperatures: Temperatures as low as -3°C for short periods once established. Heavy frosts will cause the plant to die, needs to be planted in protected areas.

Upper Temperatures: Temperatures in the Low 40's°C will tolerate higher temperatures for short periods.

Fertilising: Slow release low phosphorus fertilizer, supplement with iron to prevent yellowing of leaves.

Environment: Plants selected suitable for Melbourne surrounds and southern states of Australia.