Banksias

Banksias

Bring bold textures, year-round interest, and rich native character to your garden with our Banksia collection. These iconic Australian natives are known for their unique flower spikes, hardy nature, and ability to attract birds and pollinators in every season.

🌱 Why Choose Banksias

✔ Iconic Native Flowers – Cone-shaped flower spikes add striking form and seasonal colour.
✔ Bird & Pollinator Magnet – Nectar-rich blooms attract honeyeaters, bees, and butterflies.
✔ Tough & Low Maintenance – Thrive in poor soils, coastal winds, and dry conditions.
✔ Versatile Landscaping Options – Use as feature shrubs, informal hedges, or native screens.
✔ Thrives in Australian Climates – Adapted to sandy soils, humidity, and drought.

Top Picks from This Collection

Discover 3 bestsellers customers love from this collection:

- Coast Banksia (Banksia integrifolia) – A robust, salt-tolerant tree with golden flower spikes, ideal for coastal gardens and windbreaks.
- Lantern Banksia (Banksia ericifolia) – Upright and dense with fiery orange blooms that resemble glowing lanterns—perfect for screens or feature planting.
- Swamp Banksia (Banksia robur) – Broad, leathery leaves and dramatic green-bronze flowers make this a bold feature in moist or coastal spots.

🏡 Where Banksias Belong in Your Landscape

✅ Coastal Gardens & Dune Plantings – Coast Banksia thrives in sandy, exposed locations.
✅ Native Wildlife Gardens – Feed and shelter birds and insects all year long.
✅ Feature Beds & Borders – Use Swamp or Lantern Banksia as bold, structural highlights.
✅ Low-Water Landscapes – Perfect for xeriscapes and sustainable, low-irrigation gardens.

Expert Plant Selection Tip

Banksias prefer well-draining soil and full sun, though some like Swamp Banksia tolerate moist conditions. Avoid phosphorus-rich fertilisers—use a native-safe blend. Mix banksias of varying heights and bloom colours to create contrast and extend flowering seasons across your garden.

❔ FAQs About Banksias

Are banksias good for attracting wildlife?
Yes, banksias are rich in nectar and are a favourite food source for native birds and pollinators.

Can banksias grow in coastal or windy areas?
Absolutely, Coast and Swamp Banksias are especially suited to harsh, exposed environments.

Do banksias grow well in pots?
Some smaller varieties can, but most thrive best in garden beds with space for root development.

How often do they flower?
Banksias flower through multiple seasons depending on the variety, many bloom in autumn, winter, or spring.

Are banksias difficult to care for?
Not at all, they’re hardy, drought-tolerant, and thrive with minimal maintenance once established.

🌿 Ready to Transform Your Space with Banksias?

Turn your garden into a native wonderland, shop our Banksia collection today!