Banksia cunninghamii
(B. spinulosa var cunninghamii)
Hairpin Banksia
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Banksia cunninghamii (B. spinulosa var cunninghamii) Hairpin Banksia |
Hairpin Banksia: From Queensland and Victoria area, similar to B. spinulosa but considered as a taller species growing to 18' in ideal conditions. It prefers moist to well-drained soils in sun to part shade and tolerant or moderate to heavy frosts. The flower spikes are yellow/orange and 4" x 12". It does not have a lignotuber and seed or cuttings are used for regeneration. New for 2005
DO NOT FERTILIZE WITH PHOSPHOROUS FERTILIZERS!
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone 8 |
| Type | Shrub 18' |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Placement | Sun |
| Culture | Low moisture, humidity tolerant |
| Native | Queensland, Victoria |
| Family | Proteaceae |
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