Banksia elegans – Elegant Banksia

Banksia elegans - elegant banksia
Banksia elegans - elegant banksia

The open growth habit, interesting toothed foliage and unusual flower colour combine to make this an interesting garden plant. Use it as a feature shrub. It is very low maintenance plant. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.

Family : Proteaceae

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Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 5

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Bird nesting plant

Scientific Name: Banksia elegans

Common Name : Banksia

Height : 7

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

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Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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