Banksia 'Roller Coaster'
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| Banksia 'Roller Coaster' |
|---|
 B. 'Roller Coaster', Sylvan Grove Gardens, Picnic Point, NSW |
| Species |
| Banksia integrifolia |
| Cultivar |
| 'Roller Coaster' |
| Origin |
| Austraflora Nurseries, Victoria, 1973 |
Banksia 'Roller Coaster', sometimes referred to as Banksia 'Austraflora Roller Coaster', is a registered Banksia cultivar bred from Banksia integrifolia subsp. integrifolia. Its extended cultivar name is Banksia integrifolia 'Roller Coaster'. It was bred, propagated and promoted by well-known horticulturist Bill Molyneux of Austraflora nursery in Victoria, Australia. Chosen and bred for its vigorous prostrate habit, this has become a popular plant in both private and public gardens in eastern Australia, particularly Sydney and Melbourne.
[edit] References
- Australian Cultivar Registration Authority. Banksia 'Roller Coaster'. Descriptions of registered cultivars. Retrieved on 2006-11-07.
