Banksia menziesii – Menzies Banksia

Banksia menziesii has large orange nectar rich flowers

Banksia menziesii - banksia
Banksia menziesii

The Firewood Banksia grows to a large shrub or small tree, and is a stunning ornamental for the garden with its large flower heads, commonly grown as a cut flower. The flower colour can vary, but is mostly red or orange brown.
The flowers attract nectar eating birds, particularly honeyeaters, and the plant can be used as a windbreak in the garden.
Needs a well drained soil, and can be difficult to cultivate on the east coast where summers are humid, as it is susceptible to dieback caused by the soil-borne water mould, Phytophthora cinnamoni. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 10

Flowering Time : Autumn, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Decorative fruit

Scientific Name: Banksia menziesii

Common Name : Banksia

Height : 15

Flower Color : Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Brown

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Nectar eating birds