Banksia praemorsa

Name: Banksia praemorsa
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 17622d
Price: 34.2 NZD
Availability: InStock

Banksia praemorsa, Cut-Leaf Banksia, Praemorsa Banksia, Banksia praemorsa For Sale

Banksia praemorsa, commonly known as the Cut-Leaf Banksia, is an upright shrub grown for its foliage and flowers. It produces burgundy coloured flower spikes up to 30 cm long from winter through until summer which are great for attracting birds. The dark green leaves serve as a pleasant backdrop to the flowers as it grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide. The Cut-Leaf Banksia is commonly included in mixed plantings, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, planted to attract birds, grown as an informal hedge, or used anywhere a hardy and attractive plant is required.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:	Banks, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Banksia praemorsa, Cut-Leaf Banksia, Praemorsa Banksia, Banksia praemorsa For Sale

Banksia praemorsa Details

Banksia praemorsa, commonly known as the Cut-Leaf Banksia, is an upright shrub grown for its foliage and flowers. It produces burgundy coloured flower spikes up to 30 cm long from winter through until summer which are great for attracting birds. The dark green leaves serve as a pleasant backdrop to the flowers. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide, though can be trimmed as necessary. This evergreen performs best when grown in full sun on a well-drained site, and is tolerant of coastal environments, dry periods, and frost. The Cut-Leaf Banksia is commonly included in mixed plantings, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, planted to attract birds, grown as an informal hedge, or used anywhere a hardy and attractive plant is required.