Banksia spinulosa ‘Schnapper Point’

An attractive low growing selection of Banksia spinulosa, it forms a good compact habit with a little bit of tip pruning after flowering. It grows around a metre high and to 2 metres wide, and flowers for an extended period, from autumn, all through winter through to spring. It is drought tolerant if needed but will do better with a bit of extra care. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser. Likes well drained soil and full sun to light shade.

 

Family : Proteaceae
Cultivar Name: 'Schnapper Point'
Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover
Width : 1.8
Flowering Time : Spring, Autumn, Winter
Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading, Mound-shaped
Soil Moisture : Well-drained
Special Uses : Cut flower, Decorative fruit, Erosion control
Scientific Name: Banksia spinulosa
Common Name : Banksia
Height : 1.6
Flower Color : Red, Orange, Gold, Brown
pH Level : Acid, Neutral
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects