Banksia Roller Coaster™

A low mounding groundcover with attractive foliage on layered branches, which can spread 1.5 - 2.5 metres across.  Bright lemon brush flowers bloom from summer to mid-winter; extremely attractive to honeyeaters, and seed is eaten by parrots.  Moderately fast growing. Best in well drained clay or sandy soils, neutral to slightly acid or mildly alkaline pH.  Loves full sun or light shade, hardy in temperate to sub tropical and semi arid climates, thrives in dry coastal sites.  Tolerates moderate frosts.

Uses: a stunning landscape ‘statement’ plant with a beautifully sculpted trunk; looks remarkable cascading down walls or over banks; a dramatic large container plant.

Maintenance: only requires light trimming to control spread of branches, and to promote soft new growth.  Feed in early spring or late summer with low phosphorus controlled release fertilizer.   If planted into large containers, use best quality free-draining potting medium, keep moist but do not over water.

Roller Coaster is a crowd stopper whether in flower or not. One of the most architectural of plants, its structure is dramatic, strong and powerful; unusual but welcome when one is seeking a sturdy groundcover which, like good wine, simply improves with age. A plant of distinctive and remarkable character.

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