Common
name: Banksia Protea
Latin name: Banksia coccinea
Native
to: Western Australia
Useful as: A line or form flower
Longevity: 14 - 24 days Display in a cool shaded area.
Dries well:
Yes, excellent for dried arrangements.
Available: Year round
Pictured:
Banksia coccinea
General
Tropical Cut Flower Care: Keep the water in the vase of your
Banksia
coccinea fresh. Replace the water every 3 days with cold water keeping the water level near the top of the vase. Re-cut
1/2" from the base of each Banksia stem under water using a
sharp knife with each water change. Remove any foliage
that may become submerged after re-cutting to avoid bacterial
growth.
Variety note: These exotic long lasting flowers are native to the Southern tip of
Western Australia. This variety comes from a tree that grows to 25
foot in height. Banksia flowers are easy to work with and will
outlast the other flowers in the tropical arrangement. The flowers
can be dried once the arrangement has declined and recycled into a
dried arrangement. Banksia coccinea is sold by the stem.
Add a commercial floral preservative such as AquaPlus or
FloraLife to the vase that contains your Banksia Protea with each water change. Floral preservative helps to prevent
bacteria growth and feeds your flowers insuring a longer vase
life. To make your own cut flower food mix 1/2 teaspoon of table
sugar to a quart of cold water... mixing thoroughly.
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