A variable banksia from Western Australia, it has a lower shrubby form around 2 metres tall that grows from a lignotuber, and a larger small tree to large shrub around 8 metres tall. The flowers are a bright, attractive orange gold colour, from mid spring to early summer. The foliage is interesting too, blue grey and deeply notched, making it a decorative shrub even when not in flower. It is best in a well drained soil and a sunny spot.
Banksia ashbyi – Ashby’s Banksia
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree, Small shrub, Large shrub
Common Name - Banksia
Scientific Name - Banksia ashbyi
Family - Proteaceae
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Minimum Height - 2
Maximum Height - 8
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 5
Flower Colour - Orange, Gold
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Cut flower
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies
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