Banksia violacea – Violet Banksia

This is a small shrub, notable for its unusual dark violet flowers. Native to sandy soils of Western Australia, it will grow best in a light to medium well drained soil, with light shade to full sun.
A great choice for coastal regions, and for container growing.
It will tolerate light pruning, above the green foliage of the plant. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.
The Violet Banksia is a slow-growing plant, and can take some years to flower if grown from seed.

Family : Proteaceae
Cultivar Name:
Plant Type : Small shrub
Width : 2
Flowering Time : Summer, Autumn, Winter
Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Poor soil
Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage
Soil Moisture : Well-drained
Special Uses : Cut flower, Decorative fruit, Playground friendly
Scientific Name: Banksia violacea
Common Name : Banksia
Height : 1.5
Flower Color : Purple
pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Nectar eating birds