Banksia spinulosa ‘Bush Candles’ – Hairpin Banksia

Banksia spinulosa 'Bush Candles'
Banksia spinulosa 'Bush Candles'

Banksia ‘Bush Candles’ is a great low maintenance dwarf shrub that flowers its head off from autumn to winter, providing a visual delight and a great source of nectar for visiting birds. A naturally dense grower, forming a wide low mound that cover the ground. It is a vigorous grower. The flowers are golden spikes with lovely contrasting brown stamens, and can be used for cut flowers. Tolerant of frost and dry spells, and is also great for coastal gardens. Grows in sun to part shade and is adaptable to most soils types. Also good for container growing. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name: Bush Candles

Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover

Width : 1.5

Flowering Time : Autumn, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Bonsai, Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Banksia spinulosa

Common Name : Banksia

Height : 0.5

Flower Color : Gold, Brown, Black

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Flower garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance :

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects, Mammals