Banksia spinulosa Birthday Candles

Common Name: Birthday Candles Banksia

Description: Banksia spinulosa 'Birthday Candles' is a compact, dwarf cultivar of the Hairpin Banksia, renowned for its dense foliage and vibrant golden-yellow flower spikes with contrasting red styles. This evergreen shrub typically reaches about 50 cm in height and spreads up to 1 meter, making it ideal for small gardens, rockeries, and container planting. Flowering from autumn through early spring, it provides a striking display that attracts birds and bees. The plant thrives in well-drained soils and prefers a sunny position but can tolerate partial shade. It is well-suited to Melbourne's climate, exhibiting frost tolerance and adaptability to both acidic and alkaline soils. Regular pruning after flowering can help maintain its compact form and encourage prolific blooming. 

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 50 cm
• Width: Up to 1 meter

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn
• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Early Spring

Flower Colour:

• Golden-Yellow with Red Styles

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Australian Native
• Bird Attracting
• Bee Attracting
• Drought Tolerant
• Frost Tolerant
• Suitable for Coastal Planting
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea 'Royal Mantle'
• Correa alba
• Westringia fruticosa
• Lomandra longifolia
• Dianella caerulea