Banksia candolleana – Propeller Banksia

Banksia candolleana - propellor banksia
Banksia candolleana - propellor banksia
Banksia candolleana - propellor banksia

The unusual propeller like shape of the seed head combines with a compact growth habit and attractive flower head to make a useful garden shrub. Use it as a feature plant. It is very low maintenance. Doesn’t like humidity.

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 3

Flowering Time : Autumn, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Erosion control

Scientific Name: Banksia candolleana

Common Name : Banksia

Height : 1.5

Flower Color : Orange, Gold

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects