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Banksia repens
Creeping Banksia
Origin: Deep sand along the south coast of Western Australia.
| Family |
| Proteaceae |
| Genus |
| Banksia |
| Species |
| repens |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -3° - 40° |
| Height |
| 1 - 3 m |
| Spread |
| 3 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Ground cover. |
| Shape |
| Upright and spreading. |
| Leaf Description |
| Horizontal stems covers in a fine velvety fur. Large upright leaves arise vertically on petioles about 5 - 15 cm high, 18 - 40 cm in length and 18 cm wide. |
| Flower Description |
| Intricately lobed with smaller lobes. Appearing from October to November. Inflorescences arise above the leaves. 6 - 10 cm high. |
| Colour Description |
| The inflorescences are shades of orange, tan and pink. AS the flower spike sage they become a faded grey colour. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
| Propagation |
| Seeds. Do not require treatment and take 29 - 56 days to germinate. |
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