{"product_id":"vincentia-banksia-banksia-vincentia","title":"Vincentia Banksia - Banksia vincentia","description":"\u003cp\u003eVincentia Banksia (\u003cem\u003eBanksia vincentia\u003c\/em\u003e) is a rare, low mounding native shrub, 50cm to 75cm high and 1m to 2m wide. Its tufty, needle like foliage carries large deep orange flower spikes tipped with burgundy. Fewer than 15 wild plants are known, so every garden plant helps conserve a critically endangered species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e A critically endangered species, rescued and propagated through the NSW Saving our Species program, and now growing in home gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow and wide.\u003c\/strong\u003e It forms a mound 50cm to 75cm high and spreads 1m to 2m, so it fits rockeries, banks and front gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep orange flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large cylindrical spikes tipped in burgundy stand out against fine green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife value.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a source of nectar and a refuge for wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage in every season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, needle like green leaves hold their shape year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, banks and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a low mounding drift. Its wide, rounded shape softens rocks and covers sunny banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront gardens and open trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a feature at the front of a sunny bed or in bright gaps around open trees, where the orange spikes can be seen from the path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Vincentia Banksia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in an open, breezy spot. It dislikes high humidity, so it is happiest in warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Reports differ on how much cold it stands, so shelter young plants for the first couple of years, especially where light frost might occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil, neutral to acid, in a sunny position. It does not like wet feet, so mound clay soils generously. In humid regions, a raised bed or a large pot gives you control over drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water carefully while it establishes: do not let it dry out, but do not overwater. Wait until the plant is established before feeding, then use a native fertiliser with phosphorus under 3 per cent, because banksias are very phosphorus sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs little. Remove dead tips lightly and avoid cutting into bare, leafless wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Vincentia Banksia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. The species is so rare that supply is limited, and each tube is a small piece of conservation. Plant it out soon after it arrives, in a sheltered sunny spot, and water it in carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is raised by our grower and is not always available. When it shows as sold out, the notify button on this page sends you an email the day plants are back.\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=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/banksia-care-guide\"\u003eThe banksia care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rare-australian-native-plants-guide\"\u003eA guide to rare Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Vincentia Banksia so rare?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is critically endangered, with fewer than 15 wild plants known. A rescue program has propagated it, so garden plants help keep it going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with humidity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt dislikes high humidity and wet feet. In humid regions plant it on a mound in an open, airy position, or grow it in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccounts differ, so shelter young plants for their first two years and avoid exposed frost pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790212301119,"sku":"BAN-VIN-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/vincentia-banksia-banksia-vincentia.jpg?v=1792196401","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/vincentia-banksia-banksia-vincentia","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}