{"product_id":"dwarf-red-hairpin-banksia-banksia-spinulosa-dwarf-red","title":"Dwarf Red Hairpin Banksia - Banksia spinulosa 'Dwarf Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Red Hairpin Banksia (\u003cem\u003eBanksia spinulosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dwarf Red') is a dense, compact native shrub, about 1m high and wide, with cylindrical flowers in shades from golden honey to red through autumn and winter. It gives you the nectar of a full-size hairpin banksia in a plant small enough for a patio pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden to red flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cylindrical blooms stand proud of the foliage in autumn and winter, shading from honey gold to red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA mini hairpin banksia.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the compact version, so you get the bird-attracting nectar without the bulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The habit is naturally compact, so little shaping is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerates frost and some drought.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with frost and some dry spells, but it must have good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy in pots, which also helps if your soil is very alkaline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on a patio.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a wide, free draining container in full sun. Birds that visit for the nectar can be watched from a chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart on a sandy slope, in a rockery or beside paving, where drainage is sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e In groups, 80cm apart, it forms a low, flowing drift that feeds wildlife through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Red Hairpin Banksia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a sunny position for the best flowering. It suits drier and cooler climates better than humid ones, because it does not like humidity. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a light, very well drained soil. It suits acid to mildly alkaline ground, and the leaves may yellow in very alkaline soils, in which case grow it in a pot. It does not like wet feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low water needs once established. Feed in spring with a slow release native fertiliser with a phosphorus ratio under 3 per cent, as banksias are phosphorus sensitive. Never use a general garden fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required after flowering to maintain a dense habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Dwarf Red Hairpin Banksia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once planted into sharp, well drained soil or potting mix. It arrives small and fills out over the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability of tube stock depends on our grower. A sold out tube simply means none is on hand right now, and the notify button on this page sends you an email the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/banksias\"\u003eBrowse the full banksia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/banksia-care-guide\"\u003eBanksia care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It suits a patio pot, provided you use a free draining mix and keep it in sun. Feed it with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a lot of water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Once established its water needs are low. It dislikes wet feet, so do not let the pot or the soil sit soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight after the flowers finish. Light pruning maintains the dense habit, but avoid cutting into bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790210400575,"sku":"BAN-SPI-DWARFR-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/dwarf-red-hairpin-banksia-banksia-spinulosa-dwarf-red.jpg?v=1792196344","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/dwarf-red-hairpin-banksia-banksia-spinulosa-dwarf-red","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}