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Banksia pulchella

Also Known As

  • Dainty Banksia
  • Teasel Banksia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

Banksia pulchella plant details

Banksia pulchella is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter apricot, coral and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. 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 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 pulchella

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot, coral and yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Banksia pulchella

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

Gardening facts about Banksia pulchella plant

How to Grow Banksia pulchella

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • apricot
    • coral
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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