Banksia prionotes – Orange Banksia
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- Banksia prionotes – acorn banksia
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- Banksia prionotes – acorn banksia
This banksia grows to a tall shrub or small tree, and when in bloom the bright flowers are quite arresting. A very impressive plant in flower. Great as a large container plant, and used commercially for cut flower production.
It can be hard to get established in the garden, needing extremely well drained soil and full sun. Does not like humid summers. It withstands moderate frosts, and can handle a bit of coastal exposure. Grows naturally in sandy soils in south-west Western Australia.
Give it a light prune above the green foliage to keep it in good shape. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Banksia prionotes |
| Common Name: | Orange Banksia |
| Other Common Names: | Acorn Banksia |
| Plant Type: | Small tree, Large shrub |
| Height: | 5 ~ 12 metres |
| Width: | 4 ~ 6 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Orange |
| Flowering Time: | Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Sandy loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid |
| Light: | Sunny |
| Planting Season: | Spring |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Open foliage |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Propagation Method: | Seed |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Screen |
| Special Features: | Cut flower, Decorative fruit, Bird nesting plant |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds, Mammals |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that looks right for you, the next step is where to buy it.
Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you have planned on, they can often suggest alternatives that will also work well for you.
Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for native plants.