| Common name | ivory curl flower |
| Scientific name | Buckinghamia celsissima F.Muell. |
| Family | Proteaceae |
| Etymology | Genus: Named after Richard Grenville, 3rd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos, 1823-1889. Species: Latin, celcus, high, lofty. |
| Distribution | North-eastern Queensland. |
| Native habitat | Rainforest. |
| Description | In the wild, it is a tall slender tree but when grown in an open position it remains bushy to ground level and rarely reaches 10 m tall. |
| Flowering/fruiting | Flowering is profuse in February-March. |
| Location in Garden | This species can be seen in the Connections Garden in Beds 3, 14b and 16, and also in the Banksia Garden. |
| | It is very popular in cultivation and with its glossy dark green leaves, bronze new growth and spectacular cream flowers it makes a beautiful addition to your garden. The species is cultivated in both tropical and temperate areas and is hardy as far south as Melbourne. It is frost tender when young, but damaged growth is quickly replaced in the spring. It likes water during dry periods and regular fertilising, prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. |
