Banksia coccinea
Also Known As
- Scarlet Banksia
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 8'-12'
- W: 8'-12'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Banksia coccinea plant details
Banksia coccinea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer and winter red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in acidic, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Banksia coccinea
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: proteaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in summer and winter
- Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Banksia coccinea
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt and wind
- Soil needs: acidic, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Gardening facts about Banksia coccinea plant
How to Grow Banksia coccinea
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- acidic
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- winter
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Banksia for your garden
aka Dwarf Acorn Banksia
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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aka Showy Banksia
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-10b
Size
Height: 8'-12'
Width: 8'-12'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - low
aka Silver Banksia
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 15'-30'
Width: 10'-20'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Bull Banksia, Giant Banksia
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 10'-30'
Width: 5'-15'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Coast Banksia
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 10'-30'
Width: 8'-30'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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