Banksia hookeriana
Banksia hookeriana
Banksia hookeriana
Hooker's Banksia
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Maria D., 20/08/2018
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Description
The Hooker's Banksia is a shrub native to woodlands and forests in Australia. Its Latin name, Banksia hookeriana, pays tribute to the English botanist Sir Joseph Banks, who first described the species in 1770.
This evergreen shrub has a bushy foliage. It thrives in dry and clay soils and hot and sunny exposures. While it has been observed to withstand temperatures as low as -7°C (19.4°F), it is advisable to avoid temperatures below 5°C (41°F) for the plant's well-being. Growing it in a pot would be the ideal solution to overwinter your Banksia indoors in a conservatory or the house.
Regular repotting is necessary for the Hooker's Banksia as it can grow up to 180 cm (71in). Under ideal conditions in Australia, it can reach up to 3 metres (10 feet).
The Banksia's tough leaves are dark green, long, thin, and dentate.
From April to October, large conical orange inflorescences measuring 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6in) appear. The flowers are loaded with juice that Aborigines used to suck directly or extract to make a sweet drink.
An ecological asset: Throughout summer, the nectar-rich flowers of Banksia attract pollinating insects and butterflies to your garden. A good way to improve your garden's ecosystem and promote fruit and vegetable production in your vegetable patch.
Phytophthora, or root rot, is the main disease affecting the Banksia. Therefore, make sure not to water it too often and especially not to leave a water saucer under the pot.
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Banksia
hookeriana
Proteaceae
Hooker's Banksia
Australia
Planting and care
Sow Banksia all year round in a tray. Use good quality soil that you will sift on the surface to bind the seed to its substrate. Before sowing, lightly press down the soil with a plank. Sow your seeds one by one at a depth of 1cm (0in). Cover the seeds by sprinkling soil or vermiculite on top, lightly press down and water generously with a fine spray. Place your tray in a well-lit area, without direct sunlight, at a temperature of 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F).
The seeds will take 21 to 60 days to germinate. As soon as the plants are manageable, transplant them into 7cm (3in) pots. Keep the soil moist but not excessive during growth.
By the end of May or early June, the temperature in the garden will be warm enough to plant your young plants. Choose a sunny location. Add a good shovel of compost each time you repot your plants. By the end of September, bring your plants indoors to protect them from low temperatures.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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