Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia pulchella

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange, red

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:

Seeds are released from woody follicles after fire. Plants typically killed by fire but regenerate from seed. Smoke and heat trigger germination.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment significantly enhances germination. Seeds should be surface-sown or lightly covered as they require light.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI