{"product_id":"wallum-banksia-banksia-aemula","title":"Wallum Banksia - Banksia aemula","description":"\u003cp\u003eWallum Banksia (\u003cem\u003eBanksia aemula\u003c\/em\u003e) is the banksia of the east coast sand country: a tall, branching native that can reach 8m unclipped but is usually much shorter, especially on windswept sites, and about 3m wide. Big rounded pale creamy-yellow flower heads open in autumn and winter, followed by distinctive lumpy seed pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig flower heads in the cooler months.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pale cream-yellow blooms open in autumn and winter, when little else in the garden is flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds at sunrise and sunset.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar feeding birds are drawn to the flowers and feed at the start and end of the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for coastal sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes salt spray, sandy soil and wind, so a beachside block is its natural home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative seed pods.\u003c\/strong\u003e The lumpy seed pods and the flowers are both valued for arrangements, and the pods hold on the shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tough survivor.\u003c\/strong\u003e It regrows after fire, a trait that suits the fire-prone coastal bush it comes from. It is also known as banyalla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2.5m apart for an open, airy screen. The branching framework filters wind and views without making a solid wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to the east coast from north of Bundaberg to south of Sydney, it handles the salt wind and sandy soils that defeat many plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife and cut flower gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it where you can see the birds from a window, and cut a few flower heads and seed pods for indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Wallum Banksia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and humidity suit it, and it tolerates occasional dry spells and light frost. It grows best in subtropical and warm temperate climates, particularly in coastal sites with regular rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well drained sandy to sandy loam soil, but not alkaline ground. It tolerates dry soils and salt spray, and it copes with less well drained soil than many banksias, although on heavy clay a raised mound helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. For best growth give it regular rainfall or water. Feed in spring with a slow release native fertiliser with a phosphorus ratio under 3 per cent. Wallum banksia is less sensitive than other species, but general garden fertilisers can still harm it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote a dense habit and plenty of blooms in the next flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Wallum Banksia as tube stock, 200mm pots in packs of 6 and single 300mm pots. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly and is the economical way to plant a screen, while the 200mm and 300mm pots give a larger plant from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is supplied by our grower and is not always on hand. When it shows as sold out, use the notify button on the page and you will be emailed the day it is available again.\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=\"\/collections\/banksias\"\u003eBrowse the full banksia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/banksia-care-guide\"\u003eBanksia care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can reach 8m if left unclipped, but it is generally much shorter, especially in a windswept site, and about 3m wide. Pruning after flowering keeps it to a size that suits your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a special fertiliser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a slow release native fertiliser with a phosphorus ratio under 3 per cent. Wallum banksia is less sensitive than other banksias, but ordinary garden fertiliser can still damage it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in clay or alkaline soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers well drained sandy ground and dislikes alkaline soil. It handles less well drained soil better than many banksias, but on heavy clay, plant on a raised mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790208958783,"sku":"BAN-AEM-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790209024319,"sku":"BAN-AEM-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790209057087,"sku":"BAN-AEM-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/wallum-banksia-banksia-aemula.jpg?v=1792196306","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/wallum-banksia-banksia-aemula","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}