A very compact dwarf banksia with golden candle flowers through autumn and winter on a low rounded bush. Excellent for containers and small bird-attracting gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 50 cm H × 80 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Stumpy Gold Banksia
Banksia spinulosa 'Stumpy Gold' is a slow-growing shrub in the Proteaceae family, native to New South Wales. It reaches around 50 cm tall and 80 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Yellow flowers appear in autumn and winter.
Where to grow Stumpy Gold Banksia
Stumpy Gold 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
Stumpy Gold 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
Stumpy Gold 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 Stumpy Gold Banksia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Stumpy Gold Banksia in the garden
Stumpy Gold Banksia earns its place for drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. 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 Stumpy Gold 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 Stumpy Gold Banksia
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