Banksia caleyi – Red Lantern Banksia

Banksia caleyi - Caley's banksia
Banksia caleyi - Caley's banksia

The scarlet flower heads on a dense, bushy shrub are the key features of this useful banksia. Use it as a feature shrub, especially near the coast. It is a very low maintenance plant. Like all banksias, it is phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.

Family : Proteaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 5

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Saline, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant

Scientific Name: Banksia caleyi

Common Name : Banksia

Height : 4

Flower Color : Cream, Yellow, Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

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Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

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Banksia caleyi – Red Lantern Banksia