Banksia baueri – Teddy Bear Banksia

Banksia baueri - teddy bear banksia
Banksia baueri - teddy bear banksia

A small, compact shrub with interesting serrated foliage and huge attractive flower heads that are its main features. Use it as a feature shrub or as a pot plant for a large container. It is a very low maintenance shrub. Like all banksias, it is phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.

Family : Proteaceae

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Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 1.5

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant

Scientific Name: Banksia baueri

Common Name : Banksia

Height : 5

Flower Color : Cream, Orange

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny

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Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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