A compact, mounding dwarf banksia with soft, needle-like green foliage that's smothered in upright golden-yellow flower spikes, tinged with orange-red, from autumn through to early spring. It's one of Australia's best-loved native shrubs, bringing colour to the garden through the cooler months and drawing in nectar-feeding birds. Tough and low maintenance once established, it handles Canberra's frosts and dry spells well, provided it's planted in free-draining soil.
Mature size: 0.4–0.6m high x 0.5–1m wide
Foliage: Fine, needle-like, evergreen green leaves
Flowers: Golden-yellow candle-shaped spikes with orange-red styles, autumn to early spring
Growth habit: Dense, compact and mound-forming
Position: Full sun to light shade (best flowering in full sun)
Climate: Moderately frost tolerant and drought tolerant once established
Water needs: Low; deep, occasional watering during long dry spells
Soil: Free-draining, low-phosphorus soil. On heavy Canberra clay, dig in gypsum clay breaker and plant on a slight mound. In pots, use Native Osmocote Potting Mix.
Feeding: Sensitive to phosphorus, so use a native fertiliser only: Osmocote Native in spring, or Neutrog Bush Tucker as a liquid feed. Avoid general fertilisers and manures.
Maintenance: Low; light trim after flowering, avoid cutting into old wood. Needs well-drained soil and a phosphorus-free native fertiliser
Ideal for: Native and wildlife gardens, rockeries, borders, mass plantings and pots
A compact, mounding dwarf banksia with soft, needle-like green foliage that's smothered in upright golden-yellow flower spikes, tinged with orange-red, from autumn through to early spring. It's one of Australia's best-loved native shrubs, bringing colour to the garden through the cooler months and drawing in nectar-feeding birds. Tough and low maintenance once established, it handles Canberra's frosts and dry spells well, provided it's planted in free-draining soil.
Mature size: 0.4–0.6m high x 0.5–1m wide
Foliage: Fine, needle-like, evergreen green leaves
Flowers: Golden-yellow candle-shaped spikes with orange-red styles, autumn to early spring
Growth habit: Dense, compact and mound-forming
Position: Full sun to light shade (best flowering in full sun)
Climate: Moderately frost tolerant and drought tolerant once established
Water needs: Low; deep, occasional watering during long dry spells
Soil: Free-draining, low-phosphorus soil. On heavy Canberra clay, dig in gypsum clay breaker and plant on a slight mound. In pots, use Native Osmocote Potting Mix.
Feeding: Sensitive to phosphorus, so use a native fertiliser only: Osmocote Native in spring, or Neutrog Bush Tucker as a liquid feed. Avoid general fertilisers and manures.
Maintenance: Low; light trim after flowering, avoid cutting into old wood. Needs well-drained soil and a phosphorus-free native fertiliser
Ideal for: Native and wildlife gardens, rockeries, borders, mass plantings and pots
What our customers say
“Wonderful service, beautiful plants and prompt next day delivery!! Will definitely be ordering more in the future.”
“Delivery was prompt. Plants arrived in excellent condition. Was able to get the colours I wanted. Would recommend this business any time.”
“Quality of the plants is great! Delivery was super quick. Comms were excellent. Would highly recommend.”
“Received two beautiful camellias yesterday. Great quality and very fast delivery. Very friendly personal service.”
We're Canberra locals who know plants, and we know what grows well here. Every order is hand-picked and hand-delivered by us, so you get real people who care about getting your plants right.
Alongside garden favourites like hedges, trees and shrubs, we stock a wide range of natives and special varieties that can be hard to track down in Canberra. Each plant is chosen to cope with Canberra's frosts and dry summers. Every plant page lists its mature size, frost tolerance and simple care tips, so you know what will thrive before you buy.
Skip the nursery runs, the trailer hire and the heavy lifting. Shop online and we'll deliver to your door in 2–3 business days, anywhere in Canberra and across Queanbeyan, Googong, Jerrabomberra, Yass and Murrumbateman.
