Buy Banksia spinulosa var. collina

Also Known As

Hairpin Banksia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

9a-11

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Banksia spinulosa var. collina plant details

Banksia spinulosa var. collina is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with chartreuse and green foliage. In fall and summer bronze 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. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Banksia spinulosa var. collina

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: bronze and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, disease-resistant, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Banksia spinulosa var. collina

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Want a Banksia but have soil with dubious occupants ie. root rot pathogens such as Phytophthora? This Hairpin Banksia might be the best solution. The eastern Australian members of the genus are “generally” less susceptible to these below ground trouble makers. This particular variety has a lignotuber which means it will sprout from the swollen base if it suffers stress from cold, kids and dogs or gardeners with a trimmer who think it would make a nice poodle shape… you think I’m joking right. An easy plant in the garden with masses of golden flowers.