Banksia Birthday Candles

Banksia Birthday Candles — Emerald, VIC — Emerald Gardens Nursery

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.

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