Banksia Hookeriana 1.3 L Pot
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Product Details
Common name: Hooker’s Banksia
Botanical name: Banksia hookeriana
Description
Banksia hookeriana is a spectacular Western Australian native shrub admired for its striking orange flower spikes and attractive narrow green foliage. Flowering mainly from late autumn through spring, it provides a valuable nectar source for honeyeaters, bees and other pollinators. Naturally adapted to sandy soils and dry conditions, this fast-growing banksia is an excellent choice for Perth’s Mediterranean climate and is widely used in native gardens and as a cut flower.
Features
- Height: 2–4 m
- Width: 2–3 m
- Growth habit: Upright, open evergreen shrub
- Foliage: Narrow, dark green leaves with serrated edges
- Flowers: Large, bright orange cylindrical flower spikes
- Flowering season: Late autumn to spring
- Position: Full sun
- Drought tolerance: Excellent once established
- Frost tolerance: Light frost
- Coastal tolerance: Good
- Wildlife: Highly attractive to birds, bees and other pollinators
Landscaping Importance
- Excellent feature plant for native and water-wise gardens.
- Perfect for attracting birds and beneficial insects.
- Ideal for coastal, bushland and large landscape plantings.
- Produces stunning cut flowers for floral arrangements.
- Adds year-round architectural interest with its bold flower spikes.
- Combines beautifully with grevilleas, kangaroo paws and other Western Australian natives.
Growing and Care in Perth
- Plant in full sun for the best flowering.
- Prefers well-drained sandy or gravelly soils.
- Water regularly during the first year to establish a strong root system.
- Once established, water only during extended dry periods.
- Apply a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring if needed.
- Avoid heavy clay soils and poor drainage.
- Mulch with a coarse native mulch, keeping it away from the trunk.
Pruning & Maintenance
- Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.
- Remove spent flower heads and dead or damaged branches.
- Avoid cutting back into old wood with no green growth.
- Generally low maintenance and well suited to Perth conditions.
Why Choose
Banksia hookeriana
?
- Brilliant orange flower spikes
- Western Australian native species
- Excellent bird and pollinator plant
- Drought tolerant and water-wise
- Outstanding cut flower
- Ideal for Perth’s climate and sandy soils
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