This is a small shrub, notable for its unusual dark violet flowers. Native to sandy soils of Western Australia, it will grow best in a light to medium well drained soil, with light shade to full sun.
A great choice for coastal regions, and for container growing.
It will tolerate light pruning, above the green foliage of the plant. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.
The Violet Banksia is a slow-growing plant, and can take some years to flower if grown from seed.
Banksia violacea – Violet Banksia
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Banksia
Scientific Name - Banksia violacea
Family - Proteaceae
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Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 1.5
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - Purple
Flowering Time - Summer, Autumn, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
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Special Uses - Cut flower, Decorative fruit, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Nectar eating birds
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