Banksia nivea
Couch Honeypot Synonym: Dryandra nivea
Banksia nivea (syn. Dryandra nivea) has several subspecies.
Busselton and Surrounds has a subspecies Banksia nivea subsp. uliginosa that is on the verge of extinction and classified as a rare plant with the category Threatened.
This subspecies is not in cultivation, and our nursery is not permitted to propagate it.
Family: PROTEACEAE
Genus: Banksia
Species: nivea
Origin: Greater WA
Soil Preferences: Granite, Gravel, Laterite, Sand
Tolerances: Drought Tolerant, Heavy Soils, Shade
Plant Uses: Bird Attracting - Honeyeaters, Bird Attracting - Insect Eaters, Container Plant, Cut Flowers, Floral Art, Interesting Buds or Fruit, Interesting and Attractive Foliage, Interesting flowers, Possum Friendly, Rockery, Shrubbery
Growth Forms: Medium Shrubs, Small Shrubs & Plants
Size Range: 1-2m
Lifespan: Perennial
Flowering Times: Spring, Winter
Flowering Months: 07 Jul, 08 Aug, 09 Sep, 10 Oct, 11 Nov
Flowering Colours: Brown, Cream, Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
FloraBase: https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/32202
Wholesale Availability: Unavailable for wholesale ordering at this time. May be available for purchase at the Nursery.
Image Credits
JarrahTree - CC BY 2.5 AU