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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Honeypots Banksia is very drought tolerant once established, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser — the Proteaceae are especially phosphorus-sensitive. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Honeypots Banksia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Honeypots Banksia with other plants that enjoy the same very drought tolerant and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Honeypots Banksia
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