{"product_id":"blechnum-banksia-banksia-blechnifolia","title":"Blechnum Banksia - Banksia blechnifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlechnum Banksia (\u003cem\u003eBanksia blechnifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is a spreading groundcover banksia from the sandy flatlands of southern Western Australia. It stays about 50cm high but sprawls 2m to 4m wide, with upright, fern-like leaves silver beneath and rust red flower candles that nestle underneath in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnusual foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm, upright leaves look like blechnum fern or grevillea leaves, patterned silver beneath, with furry tan-orange stems and new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers tucked underneath.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark rust red candles with feathery bases open from the bottom upwards into cylinders of rust red and orange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow and wide.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is only 50cm high but spreads vigorously to 2m to 4m, so it covers ground fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA haven for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e It provides shelter and nectar for pollinators, birds and small native mammals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles drought and light frost.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it tolerates periods of drought and light frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative borders and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let it spill over rocks or the edge of a path, where the fern-like leaves read well against stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart to cover a large sunny bank. Allow for its wide spread, because it will fill the gaps as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and sandy sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy in sandy and coastal sites, even on the east coast, and does not mind clay if the drainage is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Blechnum Banksia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a sunny spot. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates, and tolerates periods of drought and light frost once established. Protect it from hard frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a light, well drained soil that is neutral to acid. It does not mind clay if it drains well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water carefully to establish young plants: do not let them dry out, but do not overwater. Water mature plants in very dry periods only. Feed in spring as the candles form, with a slow release native fertiliser with a phosphorus ratio under 3 per cent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering if needed, to encourage bushier growth and more flower stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Blechnum Banksia as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, while the 140mm pots arrive with more growth already made. Expect it to settle in before it starts to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tube stock is supplied by our grower, so it comes and goes. If the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at the moment: press the notify button and we will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/banksias\"\u003eBrowse the full banksia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/banksia-care-guide\"\u003eBanksia care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far will it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 2m and 4m wide, at about 50cm high. It is vigorous, so plant it where it has room to roam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow on the east coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is native to Western Australia, but it is happy in sandy and coastal sites, even on the east coast, as long as the drainage is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do the flowers appear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, tucked under the upright leaves. They begin as dark rust red candles with feathery bases and open from bottom to top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790210040127,"sku":"BAN-BLE-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790210105663,"sku":"BAN-BLE-140MM-P10","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/blechnum-banksia-banksia-blechnifolia.jpg?v=1792196334","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/blechnum-banksia-banksia-blechnifolia","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}