Handsome, deeply divided, hard, fern-like foliage is held erectly from this low, ground species.  Large pinkish-red cones are produced at ground level during spring. A well drained, sunny position is required. Good for rock gardens. Medium frost hardy.

Vigorous dense habit, 1.5m high x 2m wide. Soft gold cylindrical flower cones with dark 'hair-pin' styles are produced over autumn-winter. Reasonably adaptable to a wide range of well drained soil conditions. Med. frost hardy.

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'Heath-leaved Banksia' Well-known species with deep green, small foliage and prominent big flower cones of rich golden orange over autumn/winter. Dense, bushy growth to 3m or more. Suitable hedging or screen plant. Generally hardy & easily grown.

(Hybrid - B. ericifolia x B. spinulosa ). New introduction. Large (to 40cm long) cylindrical flower spikes of rich orange over autumn/winter. Bird attractive. Medium to tall shrub. Hardy.

'Bull Banksia'.  Dramatic species with large, deeply cut foliage and huge cylindrical flowers of rich sulphur yellow over spring and summer. Erect growth to 4m. Medium frost hardy.

'Coast Banksia'. Silvery-yellow, cylindrical, smaller flowers en masse most of year - most appealing to nectar-seeking bellbirds etc. Tall, strong growth, prunes well, excellent shelter. Attractive foliage and bark. Good coastal subject. Frost hardy, reliable & long-lived in most districts.

'Roller Coaster'. A vigorous ground cover form, ideal for covering large areas of poor soil. Can be cut back hard to contain. Silvery flower cones sit erect on the prostrate branches. Hardy to most elements. Suited to full sun and coastal conditions.

'Firewood Banksia'. Striking, large, acorn-shaped flowers.  Grey at bud stage, then red tipped with silver and finally a tri-colour effect of wine-red/silver/gold arranged in neat vertical rows over autumn/winter.  Good for picking.  Bushy growth before becoming a small tree of 7m. Can be pruned hard to keep down.  Good drainage and sun essential.  Light frost tolerated.

'Red Swamp Banksia'. An upright bushy shrub of 3-4m. The red flowers produced in late summer-autumn are attractive to birds and suitable for picking. Will tolerate wetter soils as well as well drained soils.Prune well to shape. Med. frost hardy.

'Creeping Banksia'. An ornamental, prostrate species with striking, deeply divided leaves held erectly from the underground stems. Pinkish-brown flower spikes are borne at ground level during spring and early summer. Excellent for well drained rock gardens etc. Med.frost hardy.

Outstanding 1999 introduction. This delightful dwarf banksia is superb in patio tubs or in the small garden where space is at a premium. Prominent golden flower spikes appear over summer-autumn on a low, spreading shrub of little more than 20cm high x 50cm wide. Usually hardy and frost tolerant. Rarely available. (PVR)

'Birds Nest Banksia'. Charming, squat, lime green buds open to form distinctive, globe-shaped yellow flowerheads on long stems over summer. Excellent picking and dries well. Neat, erect growth to approx. 3m. Good drainage, sunny position. Light frosts tolerated.

'Acorn Banksia'. Spectacular, large acorn shaped flower cones of rich orange open from a wooly white bud - autumn/winter. Striking cut flower which appeals to birds. Long serrated leaves. Dense shrub, usually 3-4 m. Tolerate varying types of well drained soil, but only light frosts.

'Saw Banksia'. Varying in height from 2 to 15m, depending on conditions. Broad, cylindrical flowers of yellowish-green are large and carried from mid-summer into winter. Easy to grow and tolerant of salt winds and frost.

'Hairpin Banksia'. Erect growth habit - 1.5 - 2m. Produces heads of yellow-golden flowers with hooked black 'hairpin' styles from autumn through winter. Suited to full sun or partial shade and free draining soils. Hardy and frost tolerant.

'Scarlet Banksia'. Outstanding shrub to 3m. Squat, cylindrical grey woolly buds open to rich scarlet flowers on long, strong stems from late winter to early summer. Tolerant of frost when established. Well drained, sunny position required.