Banksia spinulosa ‘Honey Pots’

Banksia spinulosa hairpin banksia 'Honey Pots'

Banksia spinulosa 'Honey Pots'
Banksia spinulosa 'Honey Pots'
Banksia spinulosa 'Honey Pots'

A very attractive small shrub that is perfect for rockeries and smaller gardens, whether mass planted for dramatic effect, in small groups or in containers on the patio, veranda or deck. It has a dense and compact growth habit to around a metre wide and tall. It can be pruned to smaller sizes, which also improves the density of the plant. Lovely golden flower colour. Frost tolerant, suits mildly acidic to alkaline well drained soils. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name: Honey Pots

Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : All year

Soil Type : Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Bonsai, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Banksia spinulosa

Common Name : Banksia

Height : 1

Flower Color : Yellow, Orange

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Seed eating birds, Mammals