Banksia ornata
DESERT BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, medium soil salinity, light frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
2.5m

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Flowers: cream or orange

Flowering Time: early winter to late winter

Leaves: grey-green
 
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Banksia ornata
DESERT BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, medium soil salinity, light frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
2.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: cream or orange

Flowering Time: early winter to late winter

Leaves: grey-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush, coastal, cottage & mediterranean designs

Uses: formal hedge, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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