Banksia ericifolia

Heath banksia, a shrub beloved for showy upright cones of coppery-red flowers, fine evergreen foliage. Best in well-drained soils, or in pots. Good seaside plant. No phosphorus.
height 8–12ft
width 6–12ft
tolerates Coast, Heat, Pots, Wind
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Summer irrigation is okay with this species, native where summer is the rainy season. Requires two years of supplemental water at least to develop drought tolerance.
hardy
to		 20F
exposure Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
origin E Australia
sunset
zones		 14–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP