Banksia paludosa ‘Little Pal’
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- Banksia paludosa ‘Little Pal’
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- Banksia paludosa ‘Little Pal’
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- Banksia paludosa ‘Little Pal’
A compact form of Banksia paludosa, Little Pal is a useful small shrub that has a long flowering season, from autumn to winter, and the yellow flowers are highly attractive to nectar eating birds. The naturally dense growth offers shelter to small creatures like lizards, and it can be encouraged to be even more dense if pruned after flowering. It likes a well drained soil, and it is useful to mulch to deter weed growth around the plant. A great low maintenance plant, and it can be container grown as well. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Banksia paludosa |
| Cultivar: | Little Pal |
| Common Name: | Banksia |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub |
| Height: | 0.4 ~ 0.5 metres |
| Width: | 0.5 ~ 1 metre |
| Flower Colour: | Yellow |
| Flowering Time: | Autumn, Winter |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Dense foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Topiary, Groundcover, Feature plant, Border plant |
| Special Features: | Bonsai, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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