Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia rufa subsp. pumila

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

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:

Many Banksia species exhibit serotiny with canopy seed storage and fire-stimulated seed release. Smoke is a key germination trigger following fire events in southwestern Australian heathlands.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment or smoke water significantly enhances germination. Seeds require warm temperatures and well-drained propagation medium.

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