Banksia Birthday Candles

Banksia Birthday Candles is a dwarf cultivar and produces golden orange candle-like flowers that are very appealing to native birds. Flowering starts in autumn and lasts right into winter. A sensation in tubs and rockeries. Buy Australian native plants at online plants Melbourne.

Banksia 'Birthday Candles' is a dwarf cultivar of the Australian native plant, Banksia spinulosa. It is a compact shrub that typically grows up to 1 meter tall and 1 meter wide, with attractive green foliage and bright yellow flower spikes that bloom from autumn to winter. The flower spikes of Banksia 'Birthday Candles' are cylindrical in shape and densely packed with small flowers that are rich in nectar, making them popular with nectar-feeding birds and insects. The plant is also well-suited to growing in containers, making it a popular choice for gardeners with limited space.

Banksia 'Birthday Candles' is relatively easy to grow and requires little maintenance once established. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought and light frosts once established. Regular pruning can help to maintain its compact growth habit and promote bushier growth.

Overall, Banksia 'Birthday Candles' is a delightful and versatile plant that adds a touch of Australian native beauty to gardens and landscapes, and provides valuable food and habitat for local wildlife.

Banksia Birthday Candles is available from Online Plants, Australia's leading e-commerce plant nursery. Located in Melbourne we offer fast, accurate and careful plant delivery to all Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra and Brisbane, metropolitan and regional areas.