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Banksia Petiolaris (Prostrate Banksia)

Banksia Petiolaris (Prostrate Banksia)

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Banksia Petiolaris, commonly known as Prostrate Banksia, is a unique Australian native groundcover shrub valued for its bold flowers, spreading habit, and excellent landscape performance. Its low-growing form makes it ideal for rockeries, embankments, native gardens, coastal-style landscapes, and large garden areas where a tough, decorative groundcover is needed. Once established, it offers strong visual impact while helping to cover open spaces and assist with erosion control on slopes.

This attractive Banksia features leathery, serrated green foliage with a spreading habit and upright cylindrical flower spikes in yellow, green, and brown tones. The flowers rise above the foliage, creating a striking display that adds colour, texture, and wildlife value to the garden. Banksia Petiolaris is a rewarding choice for customers wanting a hardy, low-maintenance native plant with strong ornamental appeal and practical groundcover use.

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Mature height

0.3–0.5m

Mature width

2–4m

Spacing

2–3m apart

Evergreen/Deciduous

Evergreen

Foliage

Green serrated foliage with yellow, green, and brown flower spikes

Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest

Winter, spring, and summer

Sun tolerance

Full sun to light shade

Maintenance

Low maintenance once established; prune lightly if needed to control spread and maintain shape. Use a low-phosphorus native fertiliser if required.

Root System

Proteoid/cluster root system adapted to low-nutrient soils; prefers well-drained soil and should not be over-fertilised with high-phosphorus products.