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Banksia spinulosa 'Honey Pots'
Hairpin Banksia
Notes

Uses: For ornamental planting in mixed native landscapes and streetscapes, or as a screen or wind-break in parks and reserves. Specimen plant with well displayed flowers. Requires well-drained soils. Attracts native birds and insects for food source and habitat. Makes a good cut flower.
Cultural use: The sweet honey nectar was collected by indigenous peoples to flavour drinks. Dried cones used as implements.
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.

  • Height 2-1m
  • Spread 2-1m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Proteaceae
  • Botanical Name Banksia spinulosa 'Honey Pots'
  • Common Name Hairpin Banksia
  • Habit Erect, Open, Spreading
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Heavy frost, Salt spray
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Orange
  • Flowering Time Spring, Autumn
  • Flower Type Cylindrical spike
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)