Banksia spinulosa ‘Cherry Candles’

Banksia spinulosa hairpin banksia 'Cherry Candles'

Banksia spinulosa 'Cherry Candles'
Banksia spinulosa 'Cherry Candles'
Banksia spinulosa 'Cherry Candles'

A superb dense and compact small shrub that is perfect for rockeries and smaller gardens, whether mass planted for dramatic effect, in small groups or in containers on the patio, veranda or deck. Easy care, with long lasting flowers, with a good strong colour. It begins producing the decorative buds from late spring, fully flowering from summer to early winter. Nectar rich flowers will attract birds and other wildlife. Frost tolerant, suits mild acid to alkaline soils. A beaut plant for seaside gardens. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name: Cherry Candles

Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover

Width : 0.6

Flowering Time : Summer, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Saline, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Bonsai, Erosion control, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Banksia spinulosa

Common Name : Banksia

Height : 0.5

Flower Color : Yellow, Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Seed eating birds, Mammals