Banksia Dwarf Red - 14cm Pot

Banksia ‘Dwarf Red’ (Banksia spinulosa) is a compact, low-growing Australian native shrub prized for its vibrant flower spikes and extended flowering season. From autumn through winter, it produces large golden-yellow blooms with striking red highlights, bringing warmth and colour to the garden during the cooler months.

Its nectar-rich flowers are an important food source for birds, bees and other pollinators, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. The blooms are also long-lasting when cut, making them a great addition to floral arrangements.

With its manageable size and hardy nature, Dwarf Red is ideal for garden beds, borders and containers, offering versatility in both small and larger landscapes.

Care & Growing Tips
Plant in full sun in a well-drained, open position for best performance. Banksia Dwarf Red is well suited to coastal conditions and thrives in sandy or free-draining soils.

Water regularly while establishing, then reduce, as it becomes drought tolerant once mature. During extended dry periods, occasional deep watering will encourage better flowering. It is also frost tolerant once established.

When growing in pots, use a quality native potting mix and ensure excellent drainage.

Ideal for
– Garden beds and borders
– Pots and containers
– Coastal and low-maintenance gardens
– Wildlife-friendly planting
– Cut flowers and floral arrangements