Botanical Name: Common Names:
Banksia ericifolia Golden Girl Heath Leaved Banksia, Lantern Banksia, Heath Banksia,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Shrub Like
Description:
Medium native evergreen shrub with soft green needle-like foliage and large golden yellow bottlebrush-like flowers from summer through to autumn. Drought tolerant and suitable to coastal gardens. Grows approx 50cm tall x 1.22m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Groundcover, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Wind Break, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Proteaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Orange, Yellow
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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