{"product_id":"banksia-roller-coaster-prostrate-coast-banksia","title":"Banksia 'Roller Coaster' – Prostrate Coast Banksia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBanksia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Roller Coaster' is a prostrate spreading Australian native groundcover form of Coast Banksia, valued for its low trailing habit, soft pale yellow Banksia flower cones and excellent coastal toughness. Selected from \u003cem\u003eBanksia integrifolia\u003c\/em\u003e for its naturally low-growing form, it spreads 1.5 to 3 metres wide while staying under 50 cm tall, creating a dense evergreen carpet of dark serrated foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs reliably in full sun with well-drained soil and adapts to a wide range of Australian climates including coastal, subtropical and temperate regions. Once established it is highly drought tolerant, salt tolerant and tolerates light frost, requiring very little ongoing care. Soft pale yellow Banksia flower cones appear through autumn and winter, attracting honeyeaters, lorikeets and native bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a prostrate Australian native groundcover for coastal, native, wildlife and low-maintenance gardens, on embankments, in mass plantings, cascading over retaining walls and beneath taller native shrubs, Banksia 'Roller Coaster' brings dense evergreen ground coverage, soft yellow seasonal flowers and reliable bird attraction with almost no ongoing maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Banksia 'Roller Coaster' Prostrate Coast Banksia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Banksia 'Roller Coaster'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBanksia 'Roller Coaster' is a registered prostrate cultivar of Banksia integrifolia, the Coast Banksia. It was selected for its naturally low-growing spreading habit, which keeps the plant under 50 cm tall while spreading 1.5 to 3 metres wide. It is one of the most reliable Australian native groundcovers available for coastal and dry gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Banksia 'Roller Coaster' grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBanksia 'Roller Coaster' grows to a mature size of approximately 0.3 to 0.5 metres tall and 1.5 to 3 metres wide. Growth is moderate, with new plants spreading 30 to 60 cm per year in suitable conditions to fill in as a dense evergreen groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBanksia 'Roller Coaster' produces soft pale yellow Banksia flower cones through autumn and winter, with the heaviest flush typically from April to August. The cones are smaller than those of the parent Coast Banksia but are produced reliably across the plant and provide an important nectar source for native birds during cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere does Banksia 'Roller Coaster' grow best?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBanksia 'Roller Coaster' performs reliably across most Australian climates, with the strongest performance in coastal NSW, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, particularly sandy or sandy-loam soils, and tolerates a wide range of conditions including dry slopes, embankments and coastal exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it drought and frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Banksia 'Roller Coaster' is highly drought tolerant once established and copes well with extended dry periods on minimal supplementary watering. It is also tolerant of light frost and salt-laden coastal winds, making it suitable for exposed coastal positions as well as inland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it be planted on slopes or retaining walls?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Banksia 'Roller Coaster' is one of the best Australian native plants for embankments, slopes and the tops of retaining walls. Its prostrate habit allows the foliage to cascade gracefully, the root system helps stabilise loose soils, and the plant suppresses weeds once established. Space at 1.5 to 2 metres apart for solid coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it attract birds and wildlife?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. The yellow Banksia cones are nectar-rich and attract honeyeaters, lorikeets, wattlebirds and other nectar-feeding native birds, particularly through autumn and winter when other native flowers are scarce. The dense low foliage also provides ground-level shelter for small native fauna and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Banksia 'Roller Coaster'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBanksia 'Roller Coaster' is very low maintenance once established. Water deeply through the first growing season, then reduce watering and supplement only during extended dry periods. Use a slow-release native fertiliser low in phosphorus in early spring. Light tip pruning after flowering keeps the plant compact and encourages denser branching. Avoid heavy pruning into old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46623771689159,"sku":"BANROL30","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/products\/banksia-roller-coaster-prostrate-coast-banksia","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}