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Showy Banksia

Banksia speciosa
Showy Banksia
Image by: Kevin Sparrow

This banksia has very prominent cream to pale yellow cylindrical flower spikes up to 12 centimetres long with grey green leaves that fan out in a circular configuration from the flower, creating an interesting pattern. This plant has a rounded habit and grows between three and five metres tall.  It grows best is very well drained soil in full to part sun, will tolerate some coastal exposure and makes a good hedge or screen plant. The flowers of this banksia are often used in the cut flower market and will attract nectar eating birds, bees, insects and butterflies.

Form
Shrub
Height
3+m
Flowering Time
  • Summer
  • Autumn
Plant Origin
Native
Maintenance
  • Low
Light
  • Sun
Water Requirement
Low
Tolerates
  • Heavy and Clay soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Lime / Alkaline Soil
  • Dry conditions
  • Some Coastal Exposure
Biodiversity Benefits
  • Birds
  • Butterfly Attracting
  • Nectar and Pollen
Natural Occurence
WA
Bush Tucker Plant
No