A small shrub with beautiful dusky pink or purple nodding flower heads, Banksia nutans is an excellent ornamental for Mediterranean climates. It is also useful for controlling erosion.
Needs a very well drained soil and can be susceptible to dieback in areas with humid summers. It can tolerate most frosts and does well with a light pruning if necessary. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.
Banksia nutans – Nodding Banksia
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Banksia
Scientific Name - Banksia nutans
Family - Proteaceae
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Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 2
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 3
Flower Colour - Pink, Purple, Brown
Flowering Time - Summer, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Sandy loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Cold climate
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates heavy frost
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Decorative fruit, Erosion control
Attracts Wildlife - Nectar eating birds, Mammals
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