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Flowering plant with red spikes in a natural setting, next to a sign with 'TUM' text.

Close-up of orange bottlebrush flowers with green leaves

Close-up of a banksia flower with green leaves in the background

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Tree with orange flower-like structures on a green background

Floral arrangement with red and green flowers in a natural setting

Plant Nest

Dwarf Banksia Little Eric - Banksia ericifolia 'Little Eric'

Name: Dwarf Banksia Little Eric - Banksia ericifolia 'Little Eric'
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Dwarf Banksia Little Eric - 14cm
Price: 14.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

Compact, hardy native shrub with bright orange flower spikes and fine needle like foliage.

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Pot size:

14cm

14cm 25cm

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Quick Facts

Position

Full sun to semi shade, tolerating a wide range of exposed conditions.

Size

Approx. 1m to 2m high x 1m to 2m wide at maturity, forming a compact shrub.

Water

Low water use once established, with good drought tolerance.

Uses

Low hedging, screening, coastal gardens, containers, native landscapes.

Description

Banksia ericifolia Little Eric is a compact, dwarf selection of Heath Banksia, valued for its neat shrub form and vibrant orange, bottlebrush like flowers that appear from winter through to spring. With soft green needlelike foliage and a naturally dense habit, this variety is well suited to smaller gardens, low hedging, and container planting. It is drought tolerant, wind tolerant, and performs reliably in coastal and low water landscapes.

Key Features:

Compact dwarf habit ideal for low hedging and small garden spaces.
Bright orange winter to spring flowers that attract birds and pollinators.
Evergreen needle like foliage providing year round structure and texture.
High tolerance to drought, wind, and coastal exposure.
Low maintenance native shrub once established.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types, provided drainage is adequate.
Light: Full sun to semi shade, with best flowering in sunny positions.
Watering: Low water requirements once established, avoiding waterlogged soils.
Fertiliser: Apply a low phosphorus slow release fertiliser if required.
Maintenance: Mulch well and prune lightly after flowering to maintain form.
Flowering: Summer through to late winter flowering season.

Landscaping Ideas

Perfect for native landscapes, borders, shrubberies, coastal gardens, rockeries, and low water planting schemes. The compact size makes it ideal for small gardens, pathways, and courtyard spaces. Works beautifully in pots and containers, adding year round texture and seasonal bursts of orange colour.

Expert Tip

Plant in raised or free draining positions and avoid high phosphorus fertilisers to ensure long term plant health.

FAQ's

Q: Is ‘Little Eric’ drought tolerant?

Yes. It performs very well with minimal watering once established.

Q: Is it suitable for pots?

Absolutely, its compact habit makes it ideal for containers.

Q: Does it attract wildlife?

Yes. Birds and pollinators are strongly attracted to the flowers.

Why Choose Plant Nest?

At Plant Nest, we make it easy to buy plants online with delivery direct to your door. Every plant is hand-selected for quality, carefully packed, and backed by expert advice so you can grow with confidence.

Plant Nest Dwarf Banksia Little Eric - Banksia ericifolia 'Little Eric'

$18.95

$14.95

On sale