Banksia Birthday Candles

Banksia spinulosa
A low-growing, hardy native plant with attractive flowers and a compact form.
Height
60cm
Width
1.5m
Foliage
Masses of fine needle-like foliage on golden stems.
Flowers
- Golden Orange/Yellow candle-like flowers are produced in autumn and winter.
- These are very appealing to native birds.
Usage
- Banksia Birthday Candles are excellent for mass planting, low borders, containers, tubs and rockeries.
- Great planted in native gardens and around proteas and other native shrubs and grasses.
Comments
- Plant in a full-sun to a slightly shaded position (the more sun, the better) in well-drained, acidic soil and mulch well.
- If being used in containers, use a native good quality potting mix (low phosphorus) and a native slow-release fertiliser.
All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.