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  Banksia violacea - violet banksia

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  Banksia violacea - violet banksia

This is a small shrub, notable for its unusual dark violet flowers. Native to sandy soils of Western Australia, it will grow best in a light to medium well drained soil, with light shade to full sun.
A great choice for coastal regions, and for container growing.
It will tolerate light pruning, above the green foliage of the plant. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.
The Violet Banksia is a slow-growing plant, and can take some years to flower if grown from seed.