{"product_id":"honeyeater-delight-hairpin-banksia-banksia-spinulosa-honeyeater-delight","title":"Honeyeater Delight Hairpin Banksia - Banksia spinulosa 'Honeyeater Delight'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoneyeater Delight Hairpin Banksia (\u003cem\u003eBanksia spinulosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Honeyeater Delight') is a neat native shrub just 50cm high and wide, with slender, tufty needle-like leaves and dark orange flower cylinders through autumn and winter. It is small enough for pots and tiny yards, hardy to frost and drought once established, and loved by honeyeaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiny and neat.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 50cm by 50cm it fits even the smallest garden or a modest pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark orange winter flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cylindrical flowers appear in autumn and winter, when gardens need a lift of colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet nectar for birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters feed on the nectar, which makes it a rewarding plant to site near a window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it is hardy to frost and dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is naturally dense and bushy, so it needs very little shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a wide pot suits a sunny patio or verandah, with the flowers at eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart along a sunny border or path edge for a neat, low line with winter flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its small size and drainage needs make it a good fit among rocks and gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Honeyeater Delight Hairpin Banksia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny or part shaded spot suits it. It is frost and drought tolerant, even drought hardy once established, so it copes with cooler and drier gardens. In humid gardens, give it sharp drainage and good airflow, or grow it in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in light, well drained soil that is neutral to acid. It does not like wet feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water carefully to establish: do not let it dry out, but do not overwater it either. Feed in spring with a slow release native fertiliser with a phosphorus ratio under 3 per cent, as banksias are phosphorus sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs almost none. If you want it neat, trim off the spent flower spikes lightly after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Honeyeater Delight Hairpin Banksia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once planted into light, well drained soil or potting mix. It arrives small and grows into its compact shape over the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause tube stock comes from our grower, it sells out from time to time. A sold out tube means the grower has none today, and the notify button on the page emails you the day more is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/banksias\"\u003eBrowse the full banksia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/banksia-care-guide\"\u003eBanksia care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows in a sunny or part shaded position. The flowering is best in good light, and a spot that drains freely matters more than anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost and drought tolerant, even drought hardy once established, which is why it suits cooler gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep a young plant alive in its first summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater carefully so the roots stay damp but never soggy. Overwatering is the commonest cause of losses, so let the surface dry between drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790210990399,"sku":"BAN-SPI-HONEYE-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/honeyeater-delight-hairpin-banksia-banksia-spinulosa-honeyeater-delight.jpg?v=1792196363","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/honeyeater-delight-hairpin-banksia-banksia-spinulosa-honeyeater-delight","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}