Banksia spinulosa Bush Candles

Banksia Bush Candles is a compact, low-maintenance Australian native shrub valued for its prolific flowering and naturally dense, spreading habit. From autumn through winter, it produces an abundance of striking golden flower spikes highlighted by contrasting bronze-brown styles, creating a colourful display while attracting nectar-feeding birds and pollinators to the garden. The flowers are also excellent for cutting and can be enjoyed indoors in floral arrangements. This dwarf banksia forms a broad, low-growing mound, making it an excellent choice for native gardens, mixed borders, mass plantings, slopes, and large containers. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and texture, while its tough nature allows it to thrive in a range of conditions once established.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.5m x width 1.5m