A small shrub banksia from SW of Perth that grows in heathland in deep white sands. It has small linear grey woolly leaves and spherical pink-white flower-heads. Not commonly grown, we have grown them successfully as container plants.
Biological Name: Banksia lanata
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Flower Color: Pinkish-White, Purple
Flower Time: Summer
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
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Propagation Information: No pre-treatment required. Seed germinates readily 4-12 weeks. Sow seed in mix 3:1 Perlite:Peat and cover the depth of the seed. Keep moist until germination occurs. Best to sow in individual containers to prevent damage to the root system when transplanting. Drench seed with a fungicide after sowing to prevent "Damping Off'.