Banksia
Banksia Species List
Known for their unique, striking flowers and hardy nature, Banksias are an iconic Australian native plant. They provide vibrant color, attract pollinators, and thrive in various conditions, making them a standout addition to any garden. Browse our list to find the perfect Banksia species for your space.
Please note, this is not a complete list of banksia species available at our nursery. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, contact us directly, we’re here to help.
| CATEGORY | BOTANICAL NAME | COMMON NAME | DESCRIPTION | IMAGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| banksia | Banksia oblongifolia | Dwarf Banksia | This 2m tall shrub has serrated foliage with green upper surface and white under surface. Bronze-coloured new growth. Very attractive garden plant. Flowers appear in Autumn-Winter and are creamy white with a mauve centre. Young branches, new growth and woody fruits have a covering of fine brown hairs. Adaptable to a range of soil types including sandy and nutrient-poor soils. Full sun or partly-shaded position. Attracts nectar-feeding birds and insects. |  |
| banksia | Banksia aemula | Wallum Banksia | Gnarled shrub or small tree to 5-10m. Large greenish-cream brushes and still narrow leaves with serrated margins. Bird and bee attracting. |  |
| banksia | Banksia integrifolia | Coastal Honeysuckle | Small tree with dark green leaves with silver undersides. Grows 4- 6m in a sunny position. Yellow 10 cm flowers in bunches in autumn and winter. Attracts honeyeaters. |  |
| banksia | Banksia robur | Broad-leaved Banksia | Large open shrub 1 to 2m. Flower brushes in late summer to spring, colour changes from blue-green to gold and then grey when older. Large stiff leaves pale under with yellow veins. Common in coastal and wallum , hillsides with moisture. |  |
| banksia | Banksia spinulosa var. collina | Hairpin Banksia | Spreading open shrub to 3 m with large showy bright golden flowers to 20 cm. Prefers well drained soils, sun or light shade. Attracts honeyeaters. |  |
| banksia | Banksia cultivar | Birthday Candles | Attractive low growing, wide spreading banksia with pale orange cylindrical flowers. Great as a garden border. Flowers throughout winter and early spring. Low water needs once established. |  |
| banksia | Banksia integrifolia prostrate | Roller Coaster | Vigorous and cascading groundcovering banksia suitable for banks, rockeries or garden borders. Very tough and adaptive. Can grow up to 4m wide. Yellow flowers. | |
| banksia | Banksia cultivar | Black Magic | Unusual banksia with gorgeous golden flowers with black tips. Adds dramatic touch to autumn and winter gardens. Grows up to 2 m tall and spreads up to 2m wide. Prune lightly after flowering. |  |
| banksia | Banksia cultivar | Honey Pots | Very attractive banksia shrub 2m high by 2m wide. Deep golden flowers with red outer tips. Hardy plant suitable for screening. |  |
| banksia | Banksia cultivar | Cherry Candles | Dwarf banksia shrub to 50cm high with dense compact habit. Long slender golden and red flowers in summer and winter. Suitable for containers. Low water needs once established. |  |
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