Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia kippistiana var. paenepeccata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

orange, yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees, honeyeaters

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Exhibits serotiny with woody follicles that release seeds after fire. Resprouts from lignotuber after fire, typical of southwestern Australian Banksia species adapted to fire-prone ecosystems.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Banksia seeds generally germinate readily without treatment. Some benefit from smoke water treatment which can enhance germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI