Scarlet Banksia
- Upright shrub to 4m x 1.5-2.5m, often taler in its natural habitat in south west WA from Albany to Stirling Ranges.
- In cultivation plants are usually kept smaller, 1.5m-2m by pruning enhancing flowering.
- Broad toothed leaves with attractive new growth.
- Grey/white and scarlet squat flowers are produced on the ends of the branches from Winter to early Summer, prolific and well displayed.
- Sunny position in free draining acidic soils and is tolerant of moderate frosts.
- Plants should be kept pruned from an early age for bush frame work to produce many flowers.
- A spectacular and easy to grow Banksia in southern Australia.
- A very popular flower in floriculture with plants grown commercially in Australia and overseas.
- Ideal for garden beds, informal screening and large gardens.