Banksia occidentalis (Red swamp banksia)

Cultivation

Grow outdoors in frost-free areas in well-drained or moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun. Tolerates more moisture than most Banksia species, including short periods of flooding. Drought tolerant once established. Tolerates light frost once established. Does not tolerate high humidity. Best with no fertiliser, but if needed, use a low phosphorus formula. Under glass, grow in equal mix loam, grit & peat with ventilation in full light. In growth, water moderately & feed at half-strength monthly; sparingly in winter.

Suggested uses

Flower Arranging, Mediterranean, Drought Tolerant, Conservatory, Low Maintenance, Coastal, Bees (attract & feed bees), Wind-breaker, Hedging/Screens, City, Specimen tree, Beds and borders, Containers/Patio, Waterside, Bog garden

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Inappropriate
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Rounded

Native to

Western Australia

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

Not toxic