Banksia ericifolia DWARF

Common names: Little Eric, Dwarf Heath-leaved Banksia, Dwarf Lantern Banksia, and Dwarf Heath Banksia

Banksia ericifolia ‘Dwarf’ – Compact, Bird-Attracting Native Shrub

Bring bold, beautiful colour to your native garden with Banksia ericifolia ‘Dwarf’.
This compact variety of the iconic Heath-leaved Banksia delivers all the brilliance of its full-size cousin — with bright orange to red candle-like flowers and dense, fine foliage — in a smaller, more manageable form.

Perfect for low-maintenance native gardens, habitat planting, or coastal landscapes, this hardy Australian shrub attracts honeyeaters, bees, and butterflies while standing up to dry conditions and poor soils.

🌿 Key features

• Compact size ideal for smaller gardens or feature planting

• Spectacular blooms from late autumn through winter

• Drought-tolerant once established

• Perfect for coastal gardens and sandy soils

• Excellent bird and pollinator habitat

Botanical Name: Banksia ericifolia ‘Dwarf’
Height: 1.5–2.5m | Width: 1.5–2m
Position: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor or sandy soil
Frost & Drought Tolerance: High
Flowering Season: Autumn to Winter

The Native Shop Tip:
To keep your Banksia thriving, avoid phosphorus-rich fertilisers. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.