{"product_id":"banksia-occidentalis","title":"Banksia occidentalis","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eRed swamp banksia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"54\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eBanksia 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 pollinators, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. It has a naturally upright to slightly spreading habit with narrow, serrated green foliage that adds texture year-round. In Melbourne, it performs best in a sunny position with well-drained soil and benefits from protection from heavy frost and overly wet conditions. Once established, it shows moderate drought tolerance and is well suited to native gardens, feature planting, and informal screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e• Shrub - Large\u003cbr data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e• Tree - Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003e• Height: 3–6 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003e• Width: 2–4 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e• Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003e• Flowers in Autumn\u003cbr data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e• Flowers in Winter\u003cbr data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e• Flowers in Spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e• Deep red\u003cbr data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e• Burgundy red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e• Australian native\u003cbr data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e• Bird Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e• Bee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e• Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e• Drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e• Suitable for Screening\u003cbr data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e• Suitable for Feature Planting\u003cbr data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e• Long flowering season\u003cbr data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e• Unique native flower spikes\u003cbr data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e• Suitable for Cut Flowers\u003cbr data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e• Requires well-drained soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e• Sensitive to poor drainage and heavy soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eNo significant toxicity to humans or animals is commonly associated with this plant. As with all ornamental plants, ingestion is not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1868\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e• Grevillea\u003cbr data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e• Callistemon\u003cbr data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003e• Hakea\u003cbr data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e• Westringia\u003cbr data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e• Correa\u003cbr data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e• Leptospermum\u003cbr data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e• Melaleuca\u003cbr data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003e• Lomandra\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Strike Tube Growers","offers":[{"title":"20CM","offer_id":47696507273381,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30CM","offer_id":47696507306149,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Banksia_occidentalis_20CM.png?v=1775517662","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/banksia-occidentalis","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}