Banksia occidentalis Flower Colour - Purple-red deep violet-blue flower spikes and

deep violet-blue flower spikes and silvery-grey foliage

Flowering:• Flowers in Spring• Flowers in Summer• Flowers in Autumn (in Melbourne’s climate)

This variety forms a tidy

followed by tall

with the most intense foliage colour achieved in sunnier positions

Banksia occidentalis Flower Colour - Purple-red deep violet-blue flower spikes andCommon Name: Red swamp banksia Description: Banksia occidentalis is an attractive Western Australian native shrub or small tree valued for its striking cylindrical flower spikes in rich red tones and its adaptability to a range of garden conditions. Flowering primarily from autumn through winter and into early spring, it provides valuable colour during the cooler months when many other plants are dormant. The blooms are highly attractive to birds and