Botanical Name: Common Names:
Banksia ornata Desert Banksia,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Horizontal Branching, Spreading
Description:
A species from western Victorian and southern Australia that is usually a low branching and bushy. The shrub grows to around 2m in height. It has grey-green foliage - closely toothed narrow wedged shaped leaves. Flowering from winter and spring with pale yellow flower spikes that are rich in nectar attracting honey-bees and birds.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Foliage Feature / Colour, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Proteaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Grey
Flower Colour: Cream, Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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