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.
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub, Ground cover
Common Name - Banksia
Scientific Name - Banksia spinulosa
Family - Proteaceae
Cultivar Name - Bush Candles
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.4
Maximum Height - 0.5
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 1.5
Flower Colour - Gold, Brown, Black
Flowering Time - Autumn, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Flower garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance -
Plant Usage - Groundcover, Feature plant, Border plant, Wow factor
Special Uses - Cut flower, Bonsai, Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects, Mammals
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