Lovely Banksia Cones

by Leanne Seymour

Title

Lovely Banksia Cones

Artist

Leanne Seymour

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Mixed Media - Photograph Photopainting, Card Poster Mixed Media

Description

This is a photograph taken by my daughter that she kindly gave to me to play with etc. I've added some textures and changed elements of lighting, shade and depth to this image which gives it a more lush and 'in the Australian bush' feel to it that I prefer. Below is part of a description on the Banksia which grows as a tree or shrub in the Australian bushlands and in some Australian gardens.

"Traits: Sun, Coastal, Feature, Hedge, Container, Birds

Banksia is a member of the protea (Proteaceae) family and is a genus of around 75 species of evergreen shrubs and trees that feature attractive foliage, bold flowering spikes, and interesting fruiting cones. These woody low-growing shrubs to low-branching trees are endemic to Australia, with just one species, Banksia dentata, extending from northern Australia to New Guinea. The genus is named for Sir Joseph Banks (17431820), the renowned English botanist who first documented the plants on his travels around Australia with Captain Cook, and who was one of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society.

Flowering Season: Summer, Autumn, Winter

Appearance
Banksias vary from prostrate shrubs to low-branching trees. They are sturdy plants, often with a stout trunk. Typically they have long, leathery, coarsely toothed leaves, though a few species have finer or more needle-like foliage. Cylindrical or globular spikes are densely packed with hundreds of small flowers. The individual thread-like blooms are long lasting and nectar-rich. As the flowers die they develop into large, woody, fruiting cones. Flowering time varies, depending on the species.

Cultivation
Most species prefer an open sunny position and well-drained sandy soil low in phosphorus. Some banksias are moderately frost tolerant and once established, most will withstand dry conditions. Taking cut flowers will encourage flower production and thicken up the foliage. Propagate from seed, which often germinates better if heated or smoked. Some easy-to-cultivate species will also grow from half-hardened cuttings."


Artist: Leanne Seymour

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June 5th, 2017

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