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| Botanical Name: |
Grevillea banksii
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| Sounds like: |
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| Common Name: |
Banks Grevillea
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| Family Name: |
PROTEACEAE
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| Genus: |
Grevillea
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| species |
banksii
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| Name Derivation |
G: Comm. Charles Greville, London Horticultural Society President
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| Growth Habit: |
Shrub
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| Dimensions: |
3-4m x 3-4m
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| Flower: |
Erect terminal spikes, 18cm long, red or cream in spring and summer.
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| Climate: |
Drought tolerant but frost tender.
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| Fruit: |
Capsules.
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| Propagation: |
Cuttings, seed.
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| Horticulture Use: |
n/a
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| Culture & Maintenance: |
Grows best in warmer regions, freely drained, light loamy soils.
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| Foliage: |
Simple pinnatisect, 20-25cm long, dark green.
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