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Banksia spinulosa
'Birthday Candles'
Birthday Candles banksia
| Family |
| Proteaceae |
| Genus |
| Banksia |
| Species |
| spinulosa |
| Cultivar |
| 'Birthday Candles' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 9a or greater |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-5) - 1 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 23 - 34 |
| Height |
| 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread |
| 0.1 - 0.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| It is a lignotuberous shrub found in two forms; shrub or small tree. They are a fire-sensitive species and thus burns are required for seed release/germination. |
| Landscape |
| Ornamental plant, ideal for cut flower production, screen and windbreak. |
| Cultivation |
| Full sun to partial-shade. Well-drained soils. Tolerates moderate frost. Do not prune to old wood as this could kill the plant. Deep infrequent watering is best. |
| Shape |
| Bushy. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings. |
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