| Banksia baueri is a shrub to about 2 metres high by 3 metres wide with tough, toothed leaves up to 130 mm long. The woolly flower spikes are very large - up to 300 mm or more long by 150 to 200 mm diameter the individual flowers are cream to orange with a greyish hairs.Flowering occurs in late winter and spring. B.baueri is a popular plant in cultivation because of its moderate size and the unusual, large flower spikes. Although native to a summer dry climate, the species has been successfully grown to the flowering stage in more humid areas on the east coast, requires well drained soils in full sun to light shade and tolerates at least moderate frost. Like all banksias, it is excellent for attracting honey eating birds. Propagation from seed is reliable 5 Seeds Germination: 21-42 days Pre-treatment: Not required Sowing: Wing pointing up, cover lightly with soil. Keep warm and moist, but not wet. Zone: 9-10 | 
