Possum Banksia, Woolly Banksia, Banksia Baueri. This rare banksia has so many names. Common names include woolly banksia, possum banksia, woolly-spiked banksia, pussy cat banksia, or teddy bear banksia, all of which relate to the large furry flower spikes. This banksia can keep its fluffy texture for months even without water. Enjoy this fluffy Instagram parade of banksias from banksia lovers!
Banksia Is So Fluffy!
Banksia baueri is found in southwestern Australia. This exotic Australian flower is sure to capture attention, whether grouped alone as a fresh bloom or mixed with other varieties in a dried flower bouquet. Let's get carried away by this Australian beauty with endless drying- and design possibilities. Do you see the possibilities with these large fluffy flower spikes?
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Typical Australian
Banksia is a typical Australian flower. Most species are shrubs, and few of them can even be found as trees. These flowers are very popular because of their size. That's why banksias are very popular in gardens all over Australia.
Some varieties are grown for cut flower trade, hence for floral arrangements and lush bouquets. Some species, principally Baniska coccinea (scarlet banksia), Banksia baxteri, Banksia hookeriana (Hooker's banksia), Banksia sceptrum (sceptre banksia), and Banksia prionotes (acorn banksia), and less commonly Banksia speciosa (showy banksia), Banksia menziesii (Menzies' banksia), Banksia burdettii and Banksia ashbyi are grown on farms in the western and southern parts of Australia, as well as Israel and Hawaii. The flower heads are harvested for the cut flower trade.
Eastern Australia species, such as Banksia ericifolia, Banksia robur and Banksia plagiocarpa, are sometimes cultivated for this purpose as well.
