Banksia 'Lemon Glow'

Banksia 'Lemon Glow'
Species Banksia spinulosa var. cunninghamii
Cultivar 'Lemon Glow'
Origin French Island, Victoria, Australia

Banksia 'Lemon Glow', also known by its extended cultivar name Banksia spinulosa var. cunninghamii 'Lemon Glow', is a form of Banksia spinulosa var. cunninghamii with lemon-yellow flowers. It was selected by Alf Salkin from a wild population on French Island, Victoria, and registered as a cultivar on 5 October 1982.

Unlike its parent species, its flower styles are yellow rather than black. In all other respects it is typical of B. spinulosa var. cunninghamii.

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