# Golden Banksia (Banksia ashbyi)

Australian native seed packet from Native Seed Co.

- Price: A$13.00 per 1 packet, AUD incl. GST
- Availability: in stock
- Shop page: https://www.nativeseedco.org/product/509
- SKU: NSC-509
- Packet contents: approx. 5 seeds

Golden Banksia is a striking plant / small tree with bold orange-gold flower spikes that bloom mainly in winter and spring. Its serrated grey-green leaves and vibrant flowers attract birds and add strong colour to sunny gardens.

Golden Banksia (Banksia ashbyi) is one of Australia's most spectacular native flowering shrubs, renowned for its brilliant golden-yellow flower spikes that create breathtaking displays in the cooler months. This magnificent plant is a true showstopper in any native garden setting. Growing to approximately 2-4 metres in height, this robust shrub produces large, cylindrical flower spikes that can reach up to 15cm in length.

## Growing specifications

- Origin: Northern sandplains of Western Australia, Geraldton to Kalbarri
- Form: large shrub (long-lived perennial); height 2–4 m
- Sun: full sun
- Soil: sandy, gravel
- Drought tolerance: high
- Frost: light frost only
- Coastal / salt tolerant: yes
- Suited climates: mediterranean, semi-arid, arid
- Flowering season: winter, spring
- Sowing season: spring, autumn
- Germination: 21–45 days
- Seed pre-treatment: none
- Attracts: honeyeaters, birds
- Garden uses: feature shrub, cut flower, dry garden
- Notes: A dry-climate banksia: deep sand and a rain-free summer suit it best. Struggles in humid, summer-rainfall districts.

## Highlights

- Brilliant golden-yellow flower spikes in autumn and winter
- Attractive serrated foliage with silvery undersides
- Attracts native birds and beneficial wildlife
- Drought tolerant and low maintenance once established

## How to sow

1. Sow seeds in spring or autumn when temperatures are moderate.
2. Use a well-draining native plant potting mix with good aeration.
3. Lightly cover seeds with fine soil, approximately 3-5mm deep.
4. Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged during germination (21-42 days).
5. Transplant seedlings when they reach 10-15cm in height.
6. Choose a sunny, well-draining position with plenty of space for growth.

## Care

- Plant in full sun with excellent drainage - avoid heavy clay or waterlogged soils.
- Water regularly during first year, then only during extended dry periods.
- Apply low-phosphorus native plant fertilizer sparingly in spring.
- Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.
- Excellent for attracting native birds and creating wildlife habitat.

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