{"product_id":"bird-song-banksia-banksia-hybrid-bird-song","title":"Bird Song Banksia - Banksia hybrid 'Bird Song'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBird Song Banksia (\u003cem\u003eBanksia\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Bird Song', a cross of \u003cem\u003eBanksia spinulosa\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eB. ericifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact hybrid that grows 1 to 2m tall and wide, with dense branches of small, slender leaves and dark orange red flower spikes through autumn and winter. It brings the nectar and bird activity of a banksia to small gardens and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA banksia that fits small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1 to 2m in each direction it suits small gardens and large containers, where a full size banksia would not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers in the quiet months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow candles open to bold burnt orange red spikes in autumn and winter, when few other plants offer native birds a feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds love it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Native birds feed on the flowers and spend ages among the dense branches, so plant it where you can listen to them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt spray and light frost.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates salt spray and light frost, which makes it a practical choice for coastal gardens and mild frost districts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA dense, bushy habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender leaves on bushy branches fill out into a neat informal low hedge or screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles the salt spray that scorches many shrubs, and the light, well drained soil of many coastal sites suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal low hedges and screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. At that spacing plants that reach 1 to 2m wide grow into one another and form a dense, informal line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy in large containers of native mix potting soil, so courtyards and patios can have a banksia too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with grevilleas and native grasses to give birds nectar, seed and shelter in layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bird Song Banksia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun for the best flowering. It tolerates light frost and salt spray and suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens. In cool climates and exposed sites, expect a smaller plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose well drained, light soil. Leaves may yellow in alkaline soils, so where the ground is limey, grow it in a large container of native mix instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer while the roots establish. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser in spring, and check that its phosphorus content is under 3%, because banksias are phosphorus sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required after flowering to keep growth dense. Keep cuts to leafy growth rather than bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Bird Song Banksia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once planted. Tube stock is the economical choice for a hedge line, though the plants start small, so allow a couple of seasons for them to fill out and carry a good show of flower spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and settle in quickly. Water them in on arrival and plant into light, free draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/banksia-care-guide\"\u003eThe banksia care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/banksias\"\u003eBrowse more banksias\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ePlants that attract birds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row suits a plant that reaches 1 to 2m wide. They grow together into an informal hedge rather than a clipped formal one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertiliser should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a slow release native fertiliser with a phosphorus content under 3%, applied in spring. Ordinary garden fertilisers can carry too much phosphorus for banksias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is happy in a large container of native mix soil, which also helps if your garden soil is alkaline and the leaves yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787167269183,"sku":"BAN-HYB-BIRDSO-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/bird-song-banksia-banksia-hybrid-bird-song.jpg?v=1792149429","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/bird-song-banksia-banksia-hybrid-bird-song","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}