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, flower. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.](photos/Banksia-integrifolia-subsp.monticola-flw.jpg)
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, form. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.](photos/Banksia-integrifolia-subsp.monticola-frm.jpg)
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. Banksia integrifolia subsp. monticola, leaf. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.](photos/Banksia-integrifolia-subsp.monticola-lf.jpg)
Banksia integrifolia subsp. monticola, leaf. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.