Banksia nutans

nodding banksia
The Nodding Banksia, named for its wonderfully shaped, hanging shiny ruby colored flowers. Shrub otherwise looks like a blue-green conifer. Perfect drainage.
Banksia nutans
height 3–6
width 3–6ft
tolerates Drought, Pots, Salt, Wind
water
needs
Low – Moderate
water
info
Banksia are from mediterranean climates of Australia and adapt well to California, particularly along the coast. They appreciate good drainage, but are somewhat adaptable to heavier soil as long as watering is infrequent (once established) and they are in a sunny spot. Once established they will grow and look their best with deep watering every other week to once a month during summer. If they have sharp drainage they will tolerate even more water.
hardy
to
26F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Fish Emulsion, Low Needs, No Phosphorus
origin SW Australia
california
native
No

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.

Growing Notes

This banksia has a thick bushy form, and can be kept smaller by pruning. Don’t prune more than two years of growth or you risk the plant not budding back.

Special Interest

The species name nutans refers to the unique, nodding down-held flowers of this plant.