Banksia caleyi
Red lantern Banksia
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Banksia caleyi Red lantern Banksia |
As noted in the picture above, the flower color is reddish/maroon and the inverted flower spikes appear in spring. A mature shrub size is about 2 m x 1.5 m (6' x 4-1/2'). The leaves are slightly toothed. This species is from Western Australia and prefers well-drained soils with very low fertility.
DO NOT FERTILIZE WITH PHOSPHOROUS FERTILIZERS!
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone 9 |
| Type | Small shrub to 6' |
| Flower Color | Reddish maroon |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Placement | Sun |
| Culture | Low moisture, low humidity |
| Native | West Australia |
| Family | Proteaceae |
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Thursday March 13, 2003 06:18 PM
