Banksia ericifolia (Heath banksia )

Botanical name

Banksia ericifolia

Other names

Heath banksia , Heath-leaved banksia, Banksia ericifolia var. ericifolia

Genus

Banksia Banksia

Species

B. ericifolia - B. ericifolia is a tender, bushy, evergreen shrub with linear, glossy, mid- to dark green leaves, silvery-grey beneath, and cylindrical orange-yellow to orange-red flower heads in autumn or winter.

Native to

Australia

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Bushy

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Colour

Flower

Yellow-orange, Orange-red in Autumn; Orange-red, Yellow-orange in Winter

Foliage

Dark-green in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Slugs , Snails

Diseases

Vulnerable to chlorosis resulting from magnesium deficiency.

General care

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or 8. If grown indoors, may need to pruning back to restrict size.

Propagation methods

Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Banksia ericifolia (Heath banksia ) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Indoor, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical

Cultivation

Grow outdoors in frost-free areas in free-draining, neutral to acid soil in sun. Under glass, grow in equal mix loam, grit & peat with ventilation in full light. In growth, water moderately & feed at half-strength monthly; sparingly in winter.

Soil type

Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)

USDA zones

Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Banksia ericifolia (Heath banksia )

Common pest name

Lance nematode; Nematode; Lance

Scientific pest name

Hoplolaimus spp.

Type

Nematode

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Nematode species potentially affecting a wide variety of crops; prohibition of soil likely to mitigate risk substantially; keep under review in light of interceptions or findings should they occur in the EU.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/