Echium nervosum Mediterranean This Banksia has deep green

This Banksia has deep green leaves that are deeply lobed

It is a great garden plant and good for cut foliage

It has leaves that are narrow and linear up to 20mm long

Known as the sunshine conebush as they grow best in full sun

Plant in a sunny position in a humous rich free draining soil

Echium nervosum Mediterranean This Banksia has deep greenA lovely compact branching shrub which is native to Madeira. Growing on the sunny but rocky slopes. Ideally grow in a well drained soil or compost in a large pot or container. Reaching 1 to 1. 5m. The pale green narrow leaves are hairy with a silvery underside and covered in small hairs. The inflorescences are pale blue funnel shaped and up to 25cm tall so more compact than it's cousin Echium pininana. A rarely offered specie of the Echium family.