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Hairpin Banksia
Banksia spinulosa
Hardy, evergreen shrub to two metres with bold flowing spikes in a variety of sinle colours. Flowers appear from autumn through to spring. Plant in an open, sunny position in well-drained soil. To encourage flower production and thicker foliage, cut flowering spikes and use in a floral display.
Width
1 to 2m
Height
2 to 5m
Category
Shrub
Water Needs
900 to 1400mm
Light Needs
Sun
Maintenance
Low
Bore water Tolerance
Unknown
Frost Tolerance
Medium
Greywater Tolerance
No
Edible
Unknown
Perfume
Unknown
Aromatic
Unknown
Flower Colour
Yellow
Foliage Colour
Dark Green
Climate Zones
Dry Subtropical Humid Subtropical Temperate
Soil Type
Loam Sand
Soil Additional
Intolerant of phosphorous,Well drained
Abcission (when it makes a mess eg. drops leaves)
Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Image License
"Hairpin Banksia1" by Doug Beckers is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0