Banksia spinulosa 'Maroon'

hairpin banksia

A hardy rounded shrub growing to 1.5m in height and width. This variety is distinct from the standard Banksia spinulosa due to its maroon coloured flower styles.


origin	Cultivar
cultural notes	A very hardy shrub that prefers well drained soils in full sun or part shade.
maintenance	Can be pruned to maintain shape.
tolerates	Tolerant of drought, frost and salt spray.
flowering season	Autumn and Winter.
flower colour	Flower spikes to 18cm long. Orange-yellow with hooked styles that are deep maroon in colour.
foliage colour	Narrow linear leaves, dark green on top with pale wooly undersides. Toothed apex and margins.
width	up to 1.5m
height	up to 1.5m
plant spacing	100cm apart
recommended uses	Attractive compact feature plant, particularly useful in coastal gardens. Bird attracting.

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