Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Banksia paludosa 'Little Pal'

File Number

1353

ACRA Field Book Number

1353

Registration Date

03/11/2010

Application Received

02/07/2010

Family

Proteaceae

Cultivar Name

Banksia paludosa 'Little Pal'

Origin

Originating from Green Cape, Eden area, NSW. This variation was chosen from various forms in the area. The name 'Little Pal' was chosen to represent this small form of Banksia paludosa as an abbreviation of its species name.

Characteristics

Distinctive characters and diagnosis: Banksia paludosa is a low spreading shrub 0.5-1.5m in diameter with small flowers 5-10cm long x 3-4cms in diameter. Banksia 'Little Pal' is a dwarf or low-growing selection. Flower colour:Buff yellow Habit/description: Moderately dense, small shrub Plant size: 0.5m (h) x 1.2m (w) Flower size: 150mm long x 60mm diameter Flowering time: Feb-June Leaves (Foliage colour): Deep green Frost hardiness: High Years in cultivation: Introduced to the wholesale nursery industry in February 2004. Has the cultivar been tested? This selection has remained consistent in form since collecting around 1995 and through successive propagation seasons, at various localities especially at my original property at Hoddles Creek Victoria.

Cultivation

Highly ornamental small shrub. Suitable for well drained soils. Best in a sunny site but will tolerate some shade. Frost resistant to -6C. Responds well to pruning.

Publication

Hort Journal Volume August 2019, Vol 11, Issue 9, Page 41

Colour Coding

Colour Coding RHS Colour Chart 1995: Flowers: Style Yellow group: 4B Stamen Grey Orange group: 16A to 16C. Leaf: Yellow Green group: 147A

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

Rod & Robyn Parsons

Uses

As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, or as a spectacular feature plant. Attracts nectar feeding birds.

Availability

Specialist native plant nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

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NSL ID

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