Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Orange Brown | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow Orange Brown | Green | ||
| Winter | Yellow Orange Brown | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Banksia are evergreen shrubs and trees with leathery, often handsome, simple or pinnately lobed leaves and many small tubular flowers in dense spikes forming showy, cone-like heads, followed by woody fruiting clusters
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Outdoors, grow in free-draining, neutral to acid soil in full sun. Under glass grow in equal parts peat-free, loam-based potting compost, grit and peat substitute in full light with good ventilation. Apply half-strength, phosphate-free fertiliser once a month while in growth. Tolerates a light frost
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings or from seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Wall side borders
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
Pests
Generally problem free
Diseases
Generally problem free
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