Banksia — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Banksia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Banksia aemula
Banksia aemula
Family: Proteaceae
Cultivation
Banksia aemula is found in the warm temperate and sub tropical zones of eastern Australia, where it also just enteres into the tropical zone. It can tolerate short-lived frosts, possibly to as low as -5°c. Requires a sunny position and a light, well-drained soil.
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Banksia integrifolia
Banksia integrifolia
Family: Proteaceae
Cultivation
Banksia integrifolia is a plant of the warm temperate to tropical zones, where it is found at elevations up to 1,700 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 18 - 32°c, but can tolerate 10 - 37°c. Mature plants can be killed by temperatures of -10°c or lower, but young growth can be severely damaged at -1°c.
Full cultivation guide →Banksia marginata
Banksia marginata
Family: Proteaceae
Cultivation
Banksia marginata occurs mainly in the temperate zone of southeast Australia. It is not very cold-hardy, possibly tolerating temperatures down to around -5°c, or perhaps lower if high altitude forms are selected. Requires a well-drained lime-free soil and a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Banksia serrata
Banksia serrata
Family: Proteaceae
Cultivation
Banksia serrata is a plant of the temperate to subtropical zone of southeast Australia. One of the easier species in the genus to cultivate, it requires a sunny position and a light, well-drained soil. The plant is only found on sandy soils in the wild.
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