A prostrate form of Old Man Banksia with lovely arching branches. Grows to 2 to 3 metres wide but only 30 cms high, with dense growth it makes a terrific groundcover. The large silver-yellow nectar rich flowers adorn the plant in summer and autumn. A great rockery or bank plant. Good in full sun to part shade, well drained clay to sandy loam, neutral to slightly acid soils. A light prune will ensure even more dense growth. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.
Banksia serrata ‘Pygmy Possum’
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Banksia
Scientific Name - Banksia serrata
Family - Proteaceae
Cultivar Name - Pygmy Possum
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.3
Maximum Height - 0.4
Minimum Width - 2.5
Maximum Width - 3
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Summer, Autumn
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cold climate, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover, Feature plant
Special Uses - Cut flower, Bonsai, Erosion control, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Seed eating birds, Mammals
Angus Cultivar -