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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.