Banksia oreophila – Western Mountains Banksia

Banksia oreophila - western mountains banksia
Banksia oreophila - western mountains banksia

Banksia oreophila is a wonderful hardy plant that provides lovely mauve-grey flowers through winter. A medium shrub, it is quite adaptable in cultivation and can tolerate moderate frosts.
Makes an outstanding container plant, and can be used as part of a low windbreak.
Well drained, light to medium soils are suitable, with dappled shade to full sun conditions. Pruning the young plant will encourage a bushier habit.

Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.

Family : Proteaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 2.5

Flowering Time : Autumn, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Decorative fruit

Scientific Name: Banksia oreophila

Common Name : Banksia

Height : 4

Flower Color : Mauve

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Flower garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance :

Attracts Wildlife : Nectar eating birds

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Banksia oreophila – Western Mountains Banksia