The open growth habit, interesting toothed foliage and unusual flower colour combine to make this an interesting garden plant. Use it as a feature shrub. It is very low maintenance plant. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.
Banksia elegans – Elegant Banksia
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree, Large shrub
Common Name - Banksia
Scientific Name - Banksia elegans
Family - Proteaceae
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Minimum Height - 3
Maximum Height - 7
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 5
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Sandy loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Open foliage
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Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Cut flower, Bird nesting plant
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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