Banksia praemorsa 'High Noon'

Common Name:
High Noon Banksia

Description:
Banksia praemorsa 'High Noon' is a striking, large shrub form of the Cut-leaf Banksia, known for its bold, lime-yellow flower spikes and lush, leathery foliage. A cultivated selection of the species native to the south coast of Western Australia, 'High Noon' offers a more compact and garden-friendly habit while maintaining the dramatic features that make Banksias so iconic. In Melbourne gardens, it performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, showcasing dense, toothed, deep green leaves and upright cylindrical flower spikes from late autumn through winter. These lemon-yellow blooms are rich in nectar and highly attractive to honeyeaters, bees, and other pollinators. The plant is drought-tolerant, wind-resistant, and can tolerate light frost once established. ‘High Noon’ makes a bold specimen, screen, or feature in native or coastal landscapes and can also be lightly pruned to maintain a bushier shape.

Form:
Shrub - Large

Mature Size:
Height: 2 – 3 m
Width: 2 – 3 m

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Autumn
Flowers in Winter

Flower Colour:
Lime Yellow
Pale Yellow

Key Attributes:
Australian Native
Bird Attracting
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Suitable for Coastal Gardens
Suitable for Screening
Wind Tolerant
Evergreen
Frost Tolerant (light frost once established)

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and animals

Companion Plants:
Grevillea ‘Moonlight’
Leptospermum laevigatum
Westringia fruticosa
Lomandra longifolia
Melaleuca thymifolia

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here