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Banksia ‘Yellow Wing’

Banksia ‘Yellow Wing’

  A medium rounded shrub with fine dense foliage. The flower spikes are held well above the foliage as beacons for a range of honey-eating birds, and parrots love their seed. Particularly suitable for hedging,...

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Banksia spinulosa ‘Stumpy Gold’

Banksia spinulosa ‘Stumpy Gold’

A dense compact small shrub that is perfect for rockeries and smaller gardens, whether mass planted for dramatic effect, in small groups or in containers on the patio, veranda or deck. Lovely golden flowers which last well...

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Banksia spinulosa ‘Honey Pots’

Banksia spinulosa ‘Honey Pots’

A very attractive small shrub that is perfect for rockeries and smaller gardens, whether mass planted for dramatic effect, in small groups or in containers on the patio, veranda or deck. It has a dense and compact growth...

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Banksia spinulosa ‘Black Magic’

Banksia spinulosa ‘Black Magic’

A compact small shrub that is perfect for rockeries and smaller gardens, whether mass planted for dramatic effect, in small groups or in containers on the patio, veranda or deck. Lovely golden flower colour contrasting...

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Banksia spinulosa ‘Birthday Candles’

Banksia spinulosa ‘Birthday Candles’

  A dense and compact small shrub that is perfect for rockeries and smaller gardens, whether mass planted for dramatic effect, in small groups or in containers on the patio, verandah or deck. It is frost tolerant, and suits acid to...

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Banksia serrata ‘Pygmy Possum’

Banksia serrata ‘Pygmy Possum’

A prostrate form of Old Man Banksia with lovely arching branches. Grows to 2 to 3 metres wide but only 30 cms high, with dense growth it makes a terrific groundcover. The large silver-yellow nectar rich flowers adorn the...

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Banksia marginata ‘Minimarg’

Banksia marginata ‘Minimarg’

A very tough dwarf Banksia that adapts well to a wide range of soil and climate types. Suitable for low hedges, rockeries and as a general low mounding garden shrub. It naturally forms a good rounded  shape, and pruning...

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Banksia hybrid ‘Giant Candles’

Banksia hybrid ‘Giant Candles’

The massive flower spikes up to 40cm long are the outstanding feature of this cultivar. It can grow to around 5 metres if left unpruned. A very adaptable plant that makes a fantastic medium sized screen as...

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Banksia ericifolia ‘Little Eric’

Banksia ericifolia ‘Little Eric’

  This is a terrific hardy small shrub which can be used for low hedging and screening as well as a lovely feature plant, and does well in coastal gardens.  It has attractive orange flowers with maroon styles and...

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