Photo by Waltzing Matilija
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Banksia splendida
Also Known As
- Dryandra speciosa
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Banksia splendida plant details
Banksia splendida is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter pink, tan and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Banksia splendida
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: proteaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink, tan and yellow blooms in spring and winter
GROWING CONDITIONS for Banksia splendida
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat and wind
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Banksia splendida plant
How to Grow Banksia splendida
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- wind tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- yellow
- tan
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- winter
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Banksia for your garden
aka Dwarf Acorn Banksia
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
![Photo of Banksia prionotes [Dwarf] flower by Waltzing Matilija](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/63/cc/63cca9a7bc7383a4b7801527cbf05158.webp)
aka Showy Banksia
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-10b
Size
Height: 8'-12'
Width: 8'-12'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - low
aka Silver Banksia
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 15'-30'
Width: 10'-20'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Bull Banksia, Giant Banksia
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 10'-30'
Width: 5'-15'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Coast Banksia
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 10'-30'
Width: 8'-30'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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