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Birthday Candles banksia Banksia spinulosa 'Birthday Candles'
A cultivar of Banksia spinulosa
When it flowers
- January, not flowering
- February, not flowering
- March, not flowering
- April, flowering
- May, flowering
- June, flowering
- July, flowering
- August, flowering
- September, not flowering
- October, not flowering
- November, not flowering
- December, not flowering
Dwarf banksia covered in upright gold flower spikes, ideal for pots and borders.
A compact selection of hairpin banksia. The flower spikes sit upright above the foliage like candles on a cake.
In the garden
- Attracts
- Birds
- Flowers
- Upright gold spikes held above the foliage.
Growing conditions
- Climate
- Subtropical and temperate
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Soil
- Sandy and loam
- Drainage
- Needs good drainage
- Frost
- Moderate frost
- Water
- Some dry spells
Planting and care
- Grown from
- Cuttings
Planting
Use native potting mix in containers. Avoid fertilisers high in phosphorus.
Care
Great in containers with native potting mix.
Where it comes from
- Native to
- Garden origin
Where to buy
Widely available.
We don't have stockists listed for this plant yet. Local native nurseries are often the best place to ask.
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Further reading
- Banksia spinulosa 'Birthday Candles' on the Atlas of Living Australia (Atlas of Living Australia)