Banksia spinulosa var. spinulosa 'Birthday Candles'
BIRTHDAY CANDLES BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Banksia spinulosa var. spinulosa 'Birthday Candles'
BIRTHDAY CANDLES BANKSIA
Proteaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: gold

Flowering Time: mid autumn to mid winter

Ornamental Fruit: woody pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, coastal, cottage & bush designs

Uses: informal edging, pot, groundcovers, accents, bonsai, border, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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