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Description
banksia spinulosa 'Giant Candles'Description: Banksia spinulosa Giant Candles is a bold and dramatic Australian native shrub, celebrated for its exceptionally large, golden orange flower spikes and dense, upright habit. A reliable performer in a wide range of conditions, it makes an excellent feature shrub, screen, or wildlife attractor in native and contemporary gardens alike. Long flowering and low maintenance, this cultivar offers year round interest and vibrant seasonal colour.
Description:
Banksia spinulosa ‘Giant Candles’ is a bold and dramatic Australian native shrub, celebrated for its exceptionally large, golden-orange flower spikes and dense, upright habit. A reliable performer in a wide range of conditions, it makes an excellent feature shrub, screen, or wildlife attractor in native and contemporary gardens alike. Long-flowering and low-maintenance, this cultivar offers year-round interest and vibrant seasonal colour.
Flowers:
Huge, upright golden-orange cylindrical flower spikes (up to 40cm long) bloom from autumn through winter and into spring. The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to birds, bees, and other pollinators.
Foliage:
Narrow, dark green leaves with serrated edges create a dense, bushy appearance and contrast beautifully with the golden flower spikes. New growth is often tinged with bronze.
Fruit:
Woody seed cones may develop on older flower spikes, adding rustic texture to the plant.
Form & Size:
Large, upright shrub growing approximately 3–4m high and 2–3m wide.
Growing Conditions:
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Position: Prefers full sun to light shade.
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Soil: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or gravelly soils. Avoid heavy or waterlogged soils.
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Climate: Tolerates coastal conditions, light frost, and drought once established.
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Watering: Low water requirements once established. Water deeply during extended dry periods.
Uses:
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Ideal as a striking feature plant or in native wildlife gardens.
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Suitable for screening, hedging, or large background planting.
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Excellent for attracting birds and pollinators in low-maintenance landscapes.
Maintenance:
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Very low-maintenance.
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Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and promote dense growth.
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Apply a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring if required.
Notes:
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Bird and insect-friendly.
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Fire-retardant species, suitable for bushfire-prone areas.
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Long flowering season adds extended visual appeal.
Companion Plants:
Pairs well with Grevillea, Callistemon, Lomandra, and Leptospermum for a rich, layered native garden.
Common Name: Giant Candles Banksia
Botanical Name: Banksia spinulosa ‘Giant Candles’
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: Australia (cultivar of B. spinulosa, selected in Queensland)
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