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.
Banksia paludosa ‘Little Pal’
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Banksia
Scientific Name - Banksia paludosa
Family - Proteaceae
Cultivar Name - Little Pal
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.4
Maximum Height - 0.5
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 1
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
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Topiary, Groundcover, Feature plant, Border plant
Special Uses - Bonsai, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds
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