Banksia praemorsa flowersWith its visually arresting appearance, Banksia praemorsa will make a striking centrepiece for your garden. The large, serrated leaves, resembling green combs, are arranged in a spiral pattern, but the true showstopper is the unique inflorescence, a dense, cylindrical arrangement of bottlebrush flowers. These vibrant blooms, commonly in shades of orange and red, contrast beautifully with the green foliage, creating a spectacle of colour that attracts
Ideally planted as a specimen tree
Forsythia x
or as a contrast against grey foliaged trees
feature pot or informal hedging
The plentiful blooms appear from winter through to spring - bringing colour during the cooler months
dense ground cover with soft grey-green foliage
The dazzling blooms appear from late winter to early summer - attracting native birds and bees
with the occasional bloom appearing in autumn
it dislikes excess humidity
Conditions: Dappled Sunlight through trees and shrubs but will tolerate more sun exposure in cooler regions
The striking red blooms are complimented by dark
Whether planted as a hedge or showcased in a feature pot
