Overview
Banksia media is a bushy shrubs in the genus Banksia, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 10 metres tall. Banksia media grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include coastal, gravel garden, rock garden, mediterranean climate plants and patio and container plants.
About
Banksia media, the southern plains banksia or golden stalk banksia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae. An evergreen shrub, it occurs on the south coast of Western Australia between Albany and Israelite Bay, where it is a common plant. A many-branched bush with wedge-shaped serrated leaves and large golden-yellow flower spikes, known as inflorescences, it grows up to 10 metres (30 ft) high. These plants are killed by bushfire, and regenerate from seed. Grow it in full sun and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). It works well for coastal, gravel garden, rock garden, mediterranean climate plants and patio and container plants. It tolerates acid and neutral soils, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
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About the genus
Banksia is a genus of around 170 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae. These Australian wildflowers and popular garden plants are easily recognised by their characteristic flower spikes, and woody fruiting "cones" and heads. Banksias range in size from prostrate woody shrubs to trees up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Banksia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Banksia media size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 10 metres
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Banksia media
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings or from seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally problem free
- Disease resistance
- Generally problem free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Banksia media?
Banksia media prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Banksia media need?
Banksia media grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
How big does Banksia media grow?
Banksia media reaches a height of 10 metres.
Is Banksia media hardy in the UK?
Banksia media has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Banksia media?
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings or from seed.