An attractive small shrub, with attractive ferny foliage with silver reverse, and orange flowers in winter and spring that are bird attracting. Smaller forms are ground hugging, with larger forms growing to 1.2 metres high and wide. Drought and frost resistant once established. Best in a light well drained soil and sunny position. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.
Banksia nivea – Honeypot Dryandra
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Banksia
Scientific Name - Banksia nivea
Family - Proteaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.8
Maximum Height - -1
Minimum Width - 0.8
Maximum Width - 0
Flower Colour - Orange
Flowering Time - Spring, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
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Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover, Feature plant, Attractive foliage
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Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects
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