Botanical name – Banksia spinulosa 'Birthday Candles'
Common name – Banksia 'Birthday Candles'
Description – Banksia Birthday Candles is a native compact shrub, boasting dense foliage and charming golden-yellow flowers. This variety is tailor-made for coastal gardens and is a preferred option for landscapers. Whether planted individually or as a miniature hedge, Birthday Candles adds a touch of elegance to low-maintenance, water-wise gardens.
Flower Colour – Golden-Yellow
Flower Period – Autumn
Fruiting – N/A
Location – Full Sun
Care – Birthday Candles thrives in well-drained acidic soil with a low pH, offering moderate frost tolerance. With dimensions of 0.6m in height and 1.5m in width, it suits both home gardens and commercial landscaping projects. Low water usage makes it an environmentally friendly and sustainable choice.
Mature height – 0.6m H x 1.5m W
Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
140mm – 10cm
200mm – 20cm
**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**
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