Banksia blechnifolia - Banksia

Banksia (Banksia blechnifolia) is a stunning prostrate ground cover that brings year-round interest to the garden with its striking serrated foliage and large, eye-catching orange-brown flower heads in spring. Imagine it spilling across a sunny bank, softening a poolside edge, or making a bold statement in a large container on your courtyard — this is a plant that earns its place.

A member of the Proteaceae family, this spreading evergreen is remarkably low maintenance once established. It thrives in well-drained sandy or loamy soils with a neutral to acid pH, and is well suited to coastal gardens, drought-resistant landscapes, and cold to warm temperate climates. It tolerates light frost, making it a practical choice for Ballarat gardens.

Height: 0.2–0.5m   Width: 2–4m

• Prostrate spreading ground cover — excellent for erosion control
• Large orange-brown flower heads in spring — great as a cut flower
• Attracts bees, nectar-eating birds, butterflies and other insects
• Pipe and drain friendly root system
• Tolerates light frost and drought once established.  This plant needs protection from frost, especially when young
• Low phosphorus fertiliser in early spring recommended

Plant in a sunny position in well-drained, low-phosphorus soil. Feed with a native-specific low-phosphorus fertiliser in early spring.