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Banksia telmatiaea - swamp fox banksia
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Banksia telmatiaea - swamp fox banksia
Not commonly seen in cultivation, this is an attractive medium shrub, with slender linear leaves and small yellow flowers. Flowers produce a lot of nectar and are visited by a variety of birds, insects and mammals. Grows naturally in swampy sandy soils in WA, so should grow happily in a well drained but moist soil with part to full sun. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.
Makes a good container plant. Will need to be kept moist in summer months.