Banksia integrifolia subsp. monticola (Coast Banksia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Proteaceae |
| Genus | Banksia |
| Species | integrifolia |
| Subspecies | monticola |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | The genus Banksia is named after Sir Joseph Banks (1743 – 1820) a British naturalist who joined Captain Cook on his explorations in the Pacific including Australia. Native to Australia. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -7 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | 20 - 30 |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagate by seed in autumn or in cooler areas in spring (seeds rot readily in cool, damp conditions). |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in slightly acidic soil, watering moderately during growth and keeping dry in the winter. |
| Pests | Prone to attack from some species of fungus. |
| Notable Specimens | Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. |
Photographs
Banksia integrifolia subsp. monticola, flower. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.
Banksia integrifolia subsp. monticola, form. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.
Banksia integrifolia subsp. monticola, leaf. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.