
All-Time Favourite Compact Natives for Small Hedges, Borders and Topiary
Description:
Banksia spinulosa dwarf ‘Honey Eater’s Delight’ is a compact, bird-attracting Australian native shrub that produces a vibrant display of golden-orange flower spikes with red styles. This low-growing cultivar is perfect for smaller gardens, borders, native planting schemes, or feature pots, providing year-round interest and colour with minimal maintenance. Its dense, bushy habit and reliable flowering make it a standout in any landscape.
Flowers:
Golden-orange cylindrical flower spikes with contrasting red styles bloom from autumn through winter and into early spring. Rich in nectar, they attract honeyeaters, bees, and other pollinators.
Foliage:
Fine, narrow dark green leaves with toothed edges form a dense, compact mound. The foliage remains evergreen and adds texture to garden beds year-round.
Fruit:
Woody seed cones may develop after flowering, adding rustic texture and interest.
Form & Size:
Compact, rounded shrub growing approximately 1–1.2m high and 1–1.5m wide.
Growing Conditions:
Position: Prefers full sun to part shade.
Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils. Avoid heavy or poorly drained soils.
Climate: Tolerates frost, drought, and coastal exposure once established.
Watering: Low water needs once established. Water deeply during extended dry periods.
Uses:
Ideal for borders, native garden beds, and low hedging.
Great in containers or small garden spaces.
Perfect for attracting birds and insects to wildlife-friendly gardens.
Maintenance:
Very low-maintenance.
Light pruning after flowering encourages a dense, compact shape.
Apply a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring to support flowering and health.
Notes:
Fire-retardant species – suitable for bushfire-prone areas.
Non-invasive and well-behaved in formal or informal gardens.
Long-flowering and highly ornamental.
Companion Plants:
Pairs beautifully with Lomandra, Grevillea, Callistemon, and Correa for a diverse and drought-tolerant native planting palette.
Common Name: Honey Eater’s Delight Banksia
Botanical Name: Banksia spinulosa ‘Honey Eater’s Delight’
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: Australia (cultivar)
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