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(Seed Grown)
The Couch Honeypot was formerly a Dryandra before being lumped into Banksia with the rest of the genus. So you don't think it looks much like a Banksia; I'm inclined to agree, but let's put the botanical thumb wrestling aside and talk about those cool leaves. Each one has tiny serrations that give it a fern-like appearance. The backsides are a soft white, so the effect of the jostling leaves when the wind is about is terrific. The flowers tend to hide away in the foliage, so I hope you'll be distracted by the leaves and not seek them out for a vase visit.
Flower Color: Rusty Red
Bloomtime: Winter/Spring
Height: 2-3 foot
Width: 3-4 feet
Exposure: Sun/Pt. Sun
Soil Type: Good to Average Drainage
Cold Tolerance: 24-26f
Irrigation requirements: Low to Medium
Reviews
Something in my yard besides me likes this plant. "It" found B. nivea tasty I guess. So, I purchased another and provided some protection when planting today. Fingers crossed. Shown with a red arrow.