A low compact banksia with fine foliage and gold honey-scented candle flowers in autumn and winter. A reliable, drought-hardy and bird-attracting dwarf shrub.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 70 cm H × 1.2 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Honeypots Banksia
Banksia spinulosa 'Honeypots' is a slow-growing shrub in the Proteaceae family, native to New South Wales. It reaches around 70 cm tall and 1.2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Yellow flowers appear in autumn and winter.
Where to grow Honeypots Banksia
Honeypots Banksia suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Honeypots Banksia does best in free-draining, sandy and poor soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Honeypots Banksia handles dry conditions well once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser — the Proteaceae are especially phosphorus-sensitive. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Honeypots Banksia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Honeypots Banksia in the garden
Honeypots Banksia earns its place for drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden, a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same very drought tolerant and warm-temperate climate as Honeypots Banksia. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Honeypots Banksia
Plant Sale lists Honeypots Banksia as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
