Banksia integrifolia 'Roller Coaster'
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Banksia integrifolia 'Roller Coaster' is a fast-growing, prostrate native ground cover that provides excellent erosion control and soil stabilization. This low-spreading form of Coastal Banksia has trailing branches covered in narrow, dark green leaves with silvery undersides. In autumn and winter, it produces golden-yellow flowers, attracting native birds, bees, and pollinators.

Growing Requirements:
This hardy ground cover thrives in full sun and adapts well to sandy, well-draining soils. It is highly salt and drought-tolerant, making it perfect for coastal gardens and embankments.

Unique Features:

  • Spreading habit provides excellent ground cover.
  • Erosion control for coastal dunes, slopes, and banks.
  • Drought, salt, and wind-tolerant, ideal for exposed areas.
  • Attracts pollinators and wildlife.

Uses & Display Suggestions:
Ideal for coastal gardens, embankments, sloped areas, and ground cover planting. It is also great for mass planting, erosion control, and low-maintenance landscapes.

Light requirement: Full Sun

Water requirement: Medium

Watering frequency:

Soil: Sandy, Well-Drained, Loamy

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Fast

Suitable for containers: No

More info: Plant in well-draining sandy soil and water during establishment. Minimal maintenance required once mature.

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Drought tolerance: High

Frost tolerance: Medium

Wind tolerance: High

Disease and pest susceptibility: Generally disease-resistant but may attract scale insects or borers.

Mature height: 0.4 m

Mature width: 3 m

Suitable for shaping: Yes

Colour: Dark Green (Upper) / Silvery (Underside)

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Evergreen

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: Golden Yellow

Flower fragrant: No

Flowering season: Autumn – Winter

Fruit: Yes

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