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    • Photo of Banksia speciosa flower by Waltzing Matilija

    Photo by Waltzing Matilija

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    Banksia speciosa

    Also Known As

    • Showy Banksia

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 8'-12'

    planting zones

    • 9b-10b

    Banksia speciosa plant details

    Banksia speciosa is an evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Banksia speciosa

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: proteaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: big flowers, cutting garden, serrated leaves, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Banksia speciosa

    USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The aptly named Showy Banksia is a large, dense shrub that can grow to 12+ feet but is often smaller in gardens, especially when pruned. The deeply serrated leaves add interest when the plant is not in flower and can hold their own in a floral arrangement. The flowers are chunky big fluff balls to 6-8” tall and hold up for weeks in a vase.

    By: Waltzing Matilija

    Gardening facts about Banksia speciosa plant

    How to Grow Banksia speciosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Banksia marginata

    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
    Photo of Banksia marginata flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Banksia grandis

    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
    Photo of Banksia grandis flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Banksia spinulosa 'Carnarvon Gold'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-15'

    Width: 4'-10'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Banksia spinulosa 'Carnarvon Gold' flower, foliage, form by Cas Liber
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    Banksia blechnifolia

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 7"-18"

    Width: 36"-144"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Banksia blechnifolia flower by Waltzing Matilija
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    Banksia canei

    aka Mountain Banksia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-9'

    Width: 6'-9'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Banksia canei flower, foliage by Casliber
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