This shrub has spreading woody stems with reddish new growth and forms a prostrate habit. It has stiff leathery dark green leaves and the cream-coloured cylindrical flower head appears from spring to early summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Banksia petiolarisis naturally found in south-west Western Australia growing in heath or mallee-heath on the coast and slightly inland near Esperance.

It grows in deep white sand that is moderately fertile in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tolerant but is killed by a fire then regenerates by seed.

This Banksia is grown for its spreading habit and upright flowers. It is planted in rockeries or garden beds as a specimen and is suitable for coastal regions. It establishes in 3-4 years and is long lived. The shrub can also be grown in roof or native gardens requiring a perfect drainagebut is not easy to grow in the eastern states with a high humidity. ID 3161

Banksia(BANK-see-a) petiolaris(PET-ee-oh-LAH-ris)

Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Protea Family