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Banksia burdettii
Burdett's Banksia
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Large Banksia from Western Australia. Has spectacular orange and apricot flower spikes appearing in late winter spring. Nectar attracts native birds. Plant has long grey green serrated leaves. Good plant for native gardens. Does best in sandy well drained soils.

  • Height 3-5m
  • Spread 3-5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Proteaceae
  • Botanical Name Banksia burdettii
  • Common Name Burdett's Banksia
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Round
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Heavy frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Orange
  • Flowering Time Summer, Autumn
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Spikes
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Large Shrub (Usually exceeds 3.6m)