Banksia marginata โ Silver Banksia 140mm pot
๐ฟโจ Banksia marginata โ Silver Banksia โจ๐ฟ
The Silver Banksia is a tough, beautiful Australian native with silvery-backed foliage and soft yellow flower spikes โ a premium choice for wildlife gardens, screening, and hardy feature planting. ๐๐ฟ
๐ฑ Size & Pot
โ๏ธ 140mm pot โ approx. 20โ35cm tall right now ๐ฑ
โ๏ธ Strong young native shrub/tree, ready to establish well in the garden
โ๏ธ Sun & Soil
โ๏ธ Full sun to part shade โ๏ธ๐ค๏ธ
โ๏ธ Well-drained soil; suits a wide range of soils once established ๐ฑ
โ๏ธ Drought and frost tolerant once established โ๏ธ๐ง
๐ Foliage & Seasonal Changes
โ๏ธ Narrow deep green foliage with attractive silvery undersides ๐ฟโจ
โ๏ธ Soft yellow flower spikes through the cooler months, adding colour and nectar ๐๐ผ
โ๏ธ Evergreen โ reliable year-round structure and native texture
๐ณ Growth Habit & Mature Size
โ๏ธ Upright, dense habit; can be grown as a large shrub or small tree ๐ณ
โ๏ธ Grows approx. 3โ8m tall ร 2โ4m wide depending on conditions
โ๏ธ Can be lightly pruned to keep it denser and more compact if needed โ๏ธ๐ฟ
๐ก Special Characteristics
โ๏ธ Excellent bird and pollinator attractor ๐ฆ๐or ๐ฆ๐
โ๏ธ Tough Australian native for exposed and cooler sites ๐ช๐ฟ
โ๏ธ Great for shelter, screening, and habitat planting โ
โ๏ธ Handles dry periods well once established ๐ง
โ๏ธ A very hardy, low-maintenance choice for native landscapes ๐ฟโจ
๐ธ Planting Ideas
โ๏ธ Plant as a feature native in a front or back garden for year-round texture ๐ฟ๐ก
โ๏ธ Use as part of a mixed native screen or shelter belt along boundaries ๐ณ๐ฟ
โ๏ธ Great for wildlife gardens where you want bird-attracting flowers and habitat ๐ฆ๐
โ๏ธ Pair with grevilleas, lomandras, and other hardy natives for a low-maintenance Australian look ๐พ๐ฟ
