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A fast growing attractively plant which produces attractive cone-like flowers in a range of colours and forms. Thrives well in a sunny position and well drained soil. Tolerant of drought conditions once established so good for coastal planting. Loved by Tui and other native birds.

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aka Slender Banksia, Candlestick Banksia

This Banksia attenuata is dwarf Banksia growing 2-3m tall depending on the growing environment. The flowers are tall, cylindrical, and narrow, just like candlesticks and bright yellow. Flowers from mid-sping to winter. Leaves long and serrated. Likes well drained soils in full sun. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m

Banksia attenuata

Expected Stock Height: 40/45 cm  ? 

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Picture of Banksia Baxterii

A fast growing attractively foliaged plant which produces terminal green flower heads in Autumn. Requires pruning after flowering for shape and size. Thrives well in a sunny position and well drained soil. Tolerant of drought conditions once established so good for coastal planting.

The Tui love the nectar from the flowers.

 

Flower Colour: Green
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 2.5m

Banksia Baxterii

Expected Stock Height: 35/45 cm  ? 

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Picture of Banksia Birthday Candles
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This dwarf cultivar produces short golden orange candle-like flowers with reddish styles. Great in rockeries and smaller gardens, mass plant for dramatic effect or in small groups or containers on the patio, verandah or deck. Easy maintenance, simply cut away spent flowers. Evergreen

Easy maintenance, simply cut away spent flowers.

 

Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 45cm x 45cm

Banksia Birthday Candles

Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

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aka Prostrate Banksia

Dwarf prostrate/spreading groundcover with dusky-red flower heads. New leaf growth has a lovely rust colour. Likes light to medium well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Drought and frost tolerant once established. Great option for coastal or embankment planting and containers. Slow growing. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Orange / Brown
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): 20cm x cm

Banksia Blechnifolia

Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

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A medium to large shrub that produces long spikes of golden yellow flowers Winter to Spring. As the plant ages the flowers become more prominent making a stunning display. Likes full sun, well drained soil. Used for bring the birds into the garden and will also thrive in coastal conditions. Evergreen.

Once established they are drought tolerant and frost hardier.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Bushy
Mature Size (HxW): 3m x 2.5m

Banksia Carnavon Gold

Current Stock Height: 45/50 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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aka Scarlet Banksia

Deep scarlet to orange cones from flowers that appear in late winter to early summer and make a dramatic impact in gardens and as cut flowers. Prefers light, well drained soil with low nutrient level, particularly phosphates. This is an upright shrub with smooth bark and broad, tooth edged leave. Evergreen.

Can grow to 3 m, or prune to maintain as a shorter bushy shrub.

 

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m

Banksia Coccinea

Expected Stock Height: 45/50 cm  ? 

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aka Heath-leaved Banksia

Heath Banksia Bushy large shrub with large golden brown flowers in Autumn-Winter which attracts nectar feeding birds. Ideally suited to an open sunny situation. Adaptable to many soil types. Responds well to pruning to maintain shape and size.

 

Flower Colour: Orange
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m

Banksia Ericafolia

Expected Stock Height: 60/70 cm  ? 

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A medium to tall shrub with exceptionally long flowers spikes up to 40cm long. Flowers are deep orange and appear from Autumn-Winter. An adaptable shrub ideal for nectar eating birds. Suit moderately well drained sites in the sun.

 

Flower Colour: Orange
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m

Banksia Giant Candles

Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

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aka Bull Banksia

A large shrub to small tree bearing large greenish-yellow cone shaped flowers attractive to nectar eating birds. Prune after flowering to maintain size and shape. Flowering occurs from spring through to mid summer. The flowers are followed by very large fruiting cones. Evergreen.

Adaptable to most conditions including coastal and is frost hardy.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow / Yellow
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 4m

Banksia Grandis

Expected Stock Height: 25/30 cm  ? 

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aka Bull Banksia

A select, low growing form of the Bull Banksia. It has a low, wide spreading growth habit with a mature plant producing many large, creamy yellow flower heads which are borne terminally in late spring/summer. Suitable to be used in coastal plantings, rockeries even in a container. Evergreen.

Will tolerate light frost.

 

Flower Colour: Cream
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 2.5m

Banksia Grandis Coastal

Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

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