Banksia plagiocarpa

Banksia plagiocarpa

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Banksia plagiocarpa, or Hinchinbrook Banksia, Blue Banksia or Dallachy's Banksia, is restricted to Hinchinbrook Island in northern Queensland and the adjoining mainland close to the coast. It is a rare species of banksia displaying stunningly attractive blue-grey flowers, growing 5-6 cm in diameter. Banksia plagiocarpa delights from mid-summer to early winter with its unusual cylindrical flower spikes. The new growth is rusty red and covered in red velvety fur. This species will form a nicely shaped shrub and may get sparse and leggy if not pruned. As with all banksia they attract birds and small mammals for their nectar.

Soil: Well-drained and/or sandy soils.
Conditions: Open sunny position. Coastal tolerant and tolerant to high humidity. Grows well on a slight slope.
Size: Height 5m x width 3m