Banksia

⭐ Top 5 Banksias for Melbourne Gardens

1. Banksia spinulosa ‘Birthday Candles’

A compact, hardy shrub growing to around 50cm tall, perfect for borders and pots. It produces masses of golden-orange flower spikes that attract birds and bees. Excellent for small suburban gardens.

2. Banksia marginata (Silver Banksia)

A versatile native tree or shrub that adapts well to Melbourne’s climate. Its silvery foliage and yellow flowers provide year-round interest while supporting pollinators and wildlife. Great for larger gardens and screening.

3. Banksia ericifolia (Heath-leaved Banksia)

Tall and narrow in form, this Banksia is ideal for hedging or feature planting. It produces striking orange-red flower spikes in autumn and winter, adding colour and attracting nectar-feeding birds.

4. Banksia serrata ‘Pygmy Possum’

A low-growing, spreading groundcover variety of the Saw Banksia. It’s excellent for coastal plantings, rockeries, and erosion control, with large golden flower spikes that bring birds into the garden.

5. Banksia integrifolia (Coast Banksia)

A tough, fast-growing tree that handles Melbourne’s coastal winds and sandy soils with ease. Its pale yellow flowers and dense foliage make it ideal for shelterbelts, shade, and wildlife habitat.

• Banksia Baueri (Woolly Banksia)
• Banksia blechnifolia (Groundcover Banksia)
• Banksia caleyi (Red Lantern Banksia)
• Banksia ericifolia (Heath Leaved Banksia)
• Banksia formosa (Showy Dryandra)
• Banksia grandis (Bull Banksia)
• Banksia hybrida Bird Song (Banksia Bird Song)
• Banksia nivea (Honeypot Dryandra)
• Banksia paludosa (Marsh Banksia)
• Banksia polycephala (Many Headed Banksia)
• Banksia serrata (Old Man Banksia)
• Banksia spinulosa Birthday Candles (Banksia Birthday Candles)
• Banksia spinulosa Honeyeater Delight (Banksia Honeyeater Delight)