Banksia marginata
Silver Banksia, Honeysuckle, Warrock
Banksia Banksia
B. marginata - B. marginata is a variable, borderline hardy, rounded to irregular, evergreen shrub or small tree with short, linear, grey-green leaves and cylindrical, light yellow flowerheads from spring into autumn.
Banksia marginata is: Evergreen
Irregular, Rounded
Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Grey-green in All seasons
Leaves will turn chlorotic if soil contains too much lime or phosphate.
Pruning group 1 or 8. Will need restrictive pruning if grown under glass.
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Banksia marginata (Silver Banksia) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 3m after 5-10 years.
Architectural, Bees (attract & feed bees), Coastal, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Hedging/Screens, Indoor, Mediterranean, Specimen tree, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
Grow outdoors in frost-free areas in free-draining, neutral to acid soil in sun. Tolerates moist soil, drought, and coastal winds. Suitable for use as a hedge or screen. 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.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Banksia marginata
Silver Banksia, Honeysuckle, Warrock
Banksia Banksia
B. marginata - B. marginata is a variable, borderline hardy, rounded to irregular, evergreen shrub or small tree with short, linear, grey-green leaves and cylindrical, light yellow flowerheads from spring into autumn.
Australia
Evergreen
Irregular, Rounded
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Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Grey-green in All seasons
Leaves will turn chlorotic if soil contains too much lime or phosphate.
Pruning group 1 or 8. Will need restrictive pruning if grown under glass.
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Banksia marginata (Silver Banksia) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 3m after 5-10 years.
Architectural, Bees (attract & feed bees), Coastal, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Hedging/Screens, Indoor, Mediterranean, Specimen tree, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
Grow outdoors in frost-free areas in free-draining, neutral to acid soil in sun. Tolerates moist soil, drought, and coastal winds. Suitable for use as a hedge or screen. 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.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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