Banksia occidentalis
RED SWAMP BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Flowers: red & gold

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer
 
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Banksia occidentalis
RED SWAMP BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: red & gold

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush, coastal & mediterranean designs

Uses: informal screen, windbreak, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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