Showy Banksia

This banksia has very prominent cream to pale yellow cylindrical flower spikes up to 12 centimetres long with grey green leaves that fan out in a circular configuration from the flower, creating an interesting pattern. This plant has a rounded habit and grows between three and five metres tall.  It grows best is very well drained soil in full to part sun, will tolerate some coastal exposure and makes a good hedge or screen plant. The flowers of this banksia are often used in the cut flower market and will attract nectar eating birds, bees, insects and butterflies.