Banksia repens

Also Known As

Creeping Banksia

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 10"-15"
W: 72"-108"

planting zones

9a-11

Banksia repens plant details

Banksia repens is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter apricot, bronze and coral flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Banksia repens

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 72 IN - 108 IN - wide, 10 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot, bronze and coral blooms in spring and winter
Uses: big flowers, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, tropical-looking, unique, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Banksia repens

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Similar to Banksia blechnifolia but without the uniform serrations on the leaf. This little rascal will bloom in three years or so from seed and is odd enough to capture the attention of passers by. The leaves grow perpendicular to the ground and are rigid to the touch. They jiggle about in the wind which exposes their backsides (saucy) and creates an interesting effect as they're different shades of green The flowers protrude from the edge of the foliage beginning as small acorns before developing into 6" oblong fuzz ball.