Banksia repens

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Banksia repens

Creeping Banksia

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Information by: Australianseed.com Photographer: gardenworld.com.au

Description

Spreading prostrate shrub with fern-like foliage and yellow-brown to dull red flowers in winter-summer. Tolerant of most well-drained soils in full sun position. Drought and frost tolerant. Useful for erosion control, embankment planting and containers. It reaches about 1' tall and may spread up to 6' wide. Thus, a great plant for ground covers too. This evergreen plant does best in sandy soil. Use for cut flowers. From Western Australia.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.