Golden Banksia
Banksia media
Family: Proteaceae
Golden Banksia grows in full sun and prefers sandy, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Golden Banksia
Golden Banksia growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Sandy, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Golden Banksia as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 180-300 days.
Plant Overview
Golden Banksia (Banksia media) is listed in the Proteaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4609
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Golden Banksia is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Sandy, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 8-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 8-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Sandy, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 180-300 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 180-300 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.