{"product_id":"coastal-cushion-banksia","title":"Banksia 'Coastal Cushion'","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"545\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBanksia 'Coastal Cushion' is a compact, low-growing Australian native selected for its dense spreading habit, attractive evergreen foliage and spectacular golden flower spikes. This hardy cultivar is ideal for coastal gardens, native landscapes, rockeries and mass plantings where a tough, low-maintenance shrub is required. It thrives in harsh coastal conditions, attracts a wide variety of native birds and pollinators, and provides year-round colour and texture while requiring very little care.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"kgmwg\" data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eFlowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eLarge golden-yellow flower spikes with distinctive dark red to maroon styles appear from autumn through winter and often continue into spring. The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to honeyeaters, bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3nt59l\" data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eDense evergreen foliage with narrow, dark green leaves and lightly serrated margins creates an attractive, compact shrub all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6um3ei\" data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eFruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eWoody seed cones develop after flowering and remain on the plant, providing lasting ornamental interest and habitat for wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ua95zn\" data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eA compact, spreading evergreen shrub with a naturally dense, rounded habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e0.5m high × 1.5–2m wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"e21a7f\" data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained sandy, loamy or free-draining soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eFrost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to moderate frost tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eWind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent tolerance of coastal winds and salt spray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well suited to coastal, subtropical, temperate and Mediterranean climates throughout Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ynplfa\" data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5hn3on\" data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eCoastal gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1krfx0h\" data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eNative gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gspu6t\" data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eRockeries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qa8y83\" data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eMass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xhuf5s\" data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003eGroundcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8onfqf\" data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eEmbankments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2w71ek\" data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eContainers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x9otrp\" data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eBird-attracting gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jm4l64\" data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eErosion control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"xg1pnf\" data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eRequires very little maintenance once established. Light pruning after flowering will help maintain its compact shape and encourage fresh growth. Avoid excessive fertiliser, particularly products high in phosphorus, and ensure excellent drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6zzv5x\" data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003eBanksia 'Coastal Cushion' is a selected compact form of \u003cem data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eBanksia spinulosa\u003c\/em\u003e, valued for its low, spreading habit and exceptional performance in coastal conditions. It is an excellent choice where a hardy native shrub with reliable flowering and minimal maintenance is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"zuh02s\" data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nambfr\" data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003eWestringia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7wq1dv\" data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r12wz1\" data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2435\"\u003eCallistemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uwxlxc\" data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003eCorrea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b3hyh4\" data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003eScaevola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yq3n7i\" data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003eLomandra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qe2nm6\" data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003eDianella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sl1o3q\" data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003eMyoporum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14lgb9o\" data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003eLeucophyta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal Cushion Banksia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003eBanksia spinulosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Coastal Cushion'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proteaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2713\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivated selection of \u003cem data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003eBanksia spinulosa\u003c\/em\u003e, native to eastern Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native and Grasses plants","offers":[{"title":"140mm","offer_id":44300494438580,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/4965\/4708\/files\/Banksia-Coastal-Cushion-Sunshine-Coast-Nursery.jpg?v=1784879596","url":"https:\/\/www.gardencentresunshinecoast.com.au\/products\/coastal-cushion-banksia","provider":" Sunshine Coast Nursery \u0026 Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}