Grevillea banksii

Also Known As

Grevillea banksii forsteri
Red Silky Oak

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 9'
W: 6'

planting zones

8b-11

Grevillea banksii plant details

Grevillea banksii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Grevillea banksii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 9 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Grevillea banksii

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Glorious, deep pink-red, 7" long spidery blooms grace the branch tips of this sultry shrub nearly year-round, attracting hummers & honeybees from near & far. Awesome, long-lasting cut flowers, too! The heaviest bloom time happens Spring through Summer. Beautiful blooms aren't the only thing going for this Grevillea, its dark green, deeply divided soft foliage is pretty, too! To 9.5' high & 6.5' wide, it makes an excellent screen. It's not picky about soil, but a sure fire way to kill this Proteaceae family member is feeding it with a phosphorus fertilizer. It's not a heavy feeder, so a bit o'compost should do the trick. Native to Australia.