(Seed Grown)
Not sure this little character appreciates being called the Dainty Banksia — it takes a tough plant to survive the Australian bush — but a compliment’s a compliment. This compact, dense shrub from the south coast of Western Australia bears cream to yellow blooms about 2½ inches across, flowering mainly from winter into spring with a second flush in fall.
 
It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil (berms or containers are your friends here). Drought-tolerant once established but a bit frost-tender when young.
 
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloomtime: Fall-Spring
Height: 3-4 feet
Width: 3-4 feet
Exposure: Sun
Soil Type: Good to decent drainage
Cold Tolerance: 28-32f
Irrigation requirements: Low to Medium