Hairpin Banksia shrub near Brisbane.

(1/9) Hairpin Banksia shrub near Brisbane.

This will make you stop and stare on your next bush walk at Mt. Cootha.

(2/9) This will make you stop and stare on your next bush walk at Mt. Cootha.

Hairpin Banksia flowers are delightful for humans to gaze at as well as bees and nectar feeding birds.

(3/9) Hairpin Banksia flowers are delightful for humans to gaze at as well as bees and nectar feeding birds.

Undeniably one of the most gorgeous native flowers, bask in the loveliness of the Hairpin Banksia.

(4/9) Undeniably one of the most gorgeous native flowers, bask in the loveliness of the Hairpin Banksia.

It is found growing from Qld to Vic. If you live in any of these areas then it may be time for you to plant this beautiful native.

(5/9) It is found growing from Qld to Vic. If you live in any of these areas then it may be time for you to plant this beautiful native.

Banksia spinulosa

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Banksia - Hairpin

Banksia spinulosa
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A beautiful native plant with stunning large flowers that range in colour from brown, red and orange to gold. It is a shrub or small tree that is suited to a wide range of soil types and temperatures growing naturally from Victoria through to Cairns. Grea... Read More

$18.75 ($4.90-$18.75 choose a size)

Specifications of Banksia - Hairpin

Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 1-2m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot

Water Requirements Drought Hardy (Little Watering)

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 4-5 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Perfect Drainage (Sand/Volcanic)

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

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