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Heath Leaved Banksia - Banksia ericifolia

Name: Heath Leaved Banksia - Banksia ericifolia
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Heath Leaved Banksia - Banksia ericifolia - 14cm
Price: 14.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

Hardy, fast growing native shrub with cylindrical orange flower spikes and fine heath like foliage.

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Pot size:

14cm

14cm 20cm

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Quick Facts

Position

Full sun to semi shade, tolerating a wide range of exposed conditions.

Size

Approx. 2-4m high × 4-10m wide, large spreading shrub.

Water

Low water use once established, with good drought tolerance.

Uses

Coastal gardens, screening, habitat planting, embankments, native landscapes, bird gardens.

Description

Banksia ericifolia is a vigorous, highly adaptable Australian native shrub suited to a wide range of Melbourne conditions, including front line coastal areas. It produces small dark green needle like leaves and striking cylindrical flower spikes up to 20 cm long from summer through winter, ranging from pale yellow to orange brown with orange or yellow styles. Its spreading habit, resilience, and ornamental flower spikes make it an excellent choice for habitat gardens, screens, low water landscapes, and coastal plantings.

Key Features:

Bright cylindrical flower spikes from summer to late winter.
Highly drought tolerant; ideal for low water gardens.
Excellent habitat plant attracting birds and pollinators.
Handles coastal wind, sandy soils, and exposed sites.
Fast growing and low maintenance.
Works well as a screening shrub or large feature.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types, provided drainage is adequate.
Light: Full sun to semi shade, with best flowering in sunny positions.
Watering: Low water requirements once established, avoiding waterlogged soils.
Fertiliser: Apply a low phosphorus slow release fertiliser if required.
Maintenance: Mulch well and prune lightly after flowering to maintain form.
Flowering: Summer through to late winter flowering season.

Landscaping Ideas

Ideal for coastal gardens, embankments, native habitat plantings, and low water landscapes. Its bold flower spikes add vertical interest, while its spreading form makes it effective for screening or large shrub masses. Combine with grevilleas, correas,callistemons, lomandras, and other hardy natives to create a layered and resilient planting palette.

Expert Tip

Light pruning after flowering helps maintain a compact shape and encourages denser growth for hedging and screening applications.

FAQ's

Q: Is Banksia ericifolia suitable for hedging?

A: Yes, it is commonly used as an informal hedge or screen.

Q: Can it handle coastal conditions?

A: Yes, it performs very well in coastal and wind exposed sites.

Q: Is it drought tolerant?

A: Yes, once established it has high drought tolerance.

Why Choose Plant Nest?

At Plant Nest, we make it easy to buy plants online with delivery direct to your door. Every plant is hand-selected for quality, carefully packed, and backed by expert advice so you can grow with confidence.

Plant Nest Heath Leaved Banksia - Banksia ericifolia

$18.95

$14.95

On sale