Banksia spinulosa ‘Schnapper Point’

Banksia spinulosa 'Schnapper Point'
Banksia spinulosa 'Schnapper Point'
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