Banksia coccinea

A beautiful bright red and silver flowering banksia from Western Australia, Banksia Coccinea, or Scarlet Banksia, is popular in the cut flower industry and delights the gardener with its arresting visual display. The dazzling blooms appear from late winter to early summer – attracting native birds and bees. Cut back old flowering stems that have finished, along with any straggly stems, to encourage a more dense habit. The Scarlet Banksia is the one plant you will want in your garden – the blooms in the home will provide an arresting visual treat!

Soil: Well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Frost, coastal and drought tolerant.
Size: Height 3-5m x width 3m