Uses: A highly ornamental but hardy foliage plant. Plant singly for contrast as a foreground plant in mixed verges, borders and streetscapes or grouped as an eye-catching screen or barrier.
Requires very well-drained soils.
As with most Australian Proteacea species is phosphorous intolerant.
Note: Although this species is not classified under the Sewerage Act, it is recommended that it not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.