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Banksia nutans
Nodding Banksia
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Large Banksia from Western Australia. Has oval shaped pink/purple flower spikes that hang downwards. Nectar attracts native birds. Plant has long grey green serrated leaves. Good plant for native gardens.
Does best in sandy well drained soils.

  • Height 1-2m
  • Spread 1-2m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-fullshade Full Shade
  • Family Proteaceae
  • Botanical Name Banksia nutans
  • Common Name Nodding Banksia
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Round
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Sand, Loam
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Pink, Purple
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Spikes
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)