Banksia spinulosa var. collina is a small Australian shrub in the Proteaceae family.

Botanical name: Banksia spinulosa var. collina (R.Br.) A.S.George Family: Proteaceae Origin: Australia Common name: Banksia, Hairpin Banksia, Banksia épingle à cheveux Hardiness: -8°C for short periods Banksia spinulosa var. collina is a small shrub of the Proteaceae family native to Australia. It can reach 1.5 to 3 meters in height. It has evergreen foliage and a lignotuber. It flowers in autumn-winter and early spring. Its inflorescences are 6 to 15 cm high, with variations of gold and orange. It needs light to moderately heavy soil with good drainage and humidity. It is pollinated by bees and hornets. Our specimen comes from the Muséum national d’histoire naturelle and was planted in 1996.