Botanical Name: Common Names:
Banksia spinulosa cunninghamii Black Magic Hairpin Banksia,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
The ‘hairpin’ banksia comes in many forms, sizes, shapes and colours. Black Magic™ takes top honors when you’re wanting a handsome medium sized shrub (1.5 m high) to grow in semi shade. Dozens of gleaming gold & black brushes cluster in the foliage in winter & spring, and the honeyeaters love them. Cool temperate to warm climates are fine, and good drainage is a must; moderate frost is tolerated, and it will love a coastal site. Light trimming is all that it needs to keep it tidy, and with more formal clipping, it’s a great hedge.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Bush Tucker, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Feature, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot, Native Garden, Under Trees
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
Flower Colour: Black, Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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