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 the UK
- 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 loam-based potting compost, grit and peat or 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
Get involved
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.