Banksia marginata Silver banksia (Proteaceae)

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Banksia marginata
Silver banksia
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The Banksia marginata plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, S. Queensland, Victoria. It is a member of the Proteaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Silver banksia.

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Latin Name:  Banksia marginata
Common Name:  Silver banksia
Family:  Proteaceae
Author:  Cav.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained lime-free soil and a sunny position[1, 200]. Thrives in acid sandy loams[167, 200]. Prefers a pH between 6.3 and 6.5[200]. If this species is to be successfully cultivated, the soil should be low in nutrients, especially in nitrates and phosphates[200]. Plants require greenhouse protection in most parts of Britain[1] but high-altitude forms could succeed outdoors in the mildest areas of the country[200]. This species hybridizes in the wild with B. integrifolia and B. conferta penicillata[200]. A good bee plant[154, 167].

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