Full SunFull Sun
Low WaterOnce established
FloweringAutumn
Frost ToleranceModerate Frost
0.6mMature height
1.5mMature width
Suitable For
Feature PlantingCoastal GardensHedging & ScreeningGarden Borders
Why We Recommend It
- Banksia Birthday Candles is a stunning native compact shrub, celebrated for its dense foliage and striking golden-yellow flowers.
- Provides evergreen structure and distinctive golden-yellow seasonal colour.
- A strong choice for feature planting, coastal gardens, hedging & screening.
Pot Sizes & Plant Heights
140mm pot150mm above pot
175mm pot200mm above pot
Available sizes and plant heights are an approximate guide only. Stock fluctuates through the season and other sizes may be available. All plant stock and sizes are approximate and subject to grower availability at the time of year. View our Pot Sizes Explained guide.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Banksia spinulosa 'Birthday Candles' |
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| Common Names | Birthday Candles Banksia, Banksia Birthday Candles, Banksia Birthday Candles |
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| Plant Type | Evergreen flowering shrub |
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| Position | Full Sun |
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| Mature Size | 0.6m high x 1.5m wide |
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| Maintenance | Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth |
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Care Guide
Plant in full sun in well drained acidic soil, low ph. Excellent drainage is essential.
Water regularly during the first year. Once established, water during extended dry periods and avoid waterlogged soil.
Feed sparingly with a low-phosphorus fertiliser suitable for Proteaceae and other phosphorus-sensitive plants.
Prune after flowering to maintain a dense shape. Avoid cutting hard into old bare wood.
Flowering, Fruiting & Fragrance
| Flower Colour | Golden-Yellow |
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| Flowering Period | Autumn |
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| Fruiting | N/A |
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Delivery Restrictions
Due to Australian quarantine restrictions, this product cannot be sent to WA, NT or TAS.
Complete The Project
- Low-phosphorus native plant fertiliser
- Free-draining acidic potting mix
- Organic mulch kept clear of the stem
- Secateurs for pruning after flowering
Frequently Asked Questions
How much sun does Birthday Candles Banksia need?
It performs best in full sun.
How often should I water Birthday Candles Banksia?
Water regularly during the first year. Once established, water during extended dry periods and allow the soil to drain freely.
How big does Birthday Candles Banksia grow?
It grows to approximately 0.6m high and 1.5m wide.
When does Birthday Candles Banksia flower?
The main flowering period is autumn, although timing can vary with climate and conditions.
What soil does Birthday Candles Banksia prefer?
Use well drained acidic soil, low ph and avoid waterlogged conditions.
How should I prune Birthday Candles Banksia?
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth. Avoid cutting hard into old bare wood.
Can Birthday Candles Banksia be delivered throughout Australia?
No. As a live plant, it cannot be sent to WA, NT or TAS because of Australian quarantine restrictions.
Birthday Candles Banksia
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Banksia spinulosa 'Birthday Candles'
Birthday Candles Banksia, Banksia Birthday Candles, Banksia Birthday Candles
Evergreen flowering shrub
Outdoor
Full Sun
Water regularly during establishment; low water needs once established
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth
0.6m
1.5m
Feature Planting|Coastal Gardens|Hedging & Screening|Garden Borders
Feature Planting|Coastal Gardens|Hedging & Screening|Garden Borders
140mm:150mm above pot|175mm:200mm above pot
Cannot be sent to WA, NT or TAS due to Australian quarantine restrictions.
