{"product_id":"birthday-candles-hairpin-banksia-banksia-spinulosa-birthday-candles","title":"Birthday Candles Hairpin Banksia - Banksia spinulosa 'Birthday Candles'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBirthday Candles Hairpin Banksia (\u003cem\u003eBanksia spinulosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Birthday Candles') is a dwarf native shrub that stays under half a metre tall in flower and spreads slowly to between 50cm and 1m wide. Cylindrical golden-yellow flower spikes about 8cm long stand proud of the dense foliage through autumn and winter, like candles on a cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter colour in a small package.\u003c\/strong\u003e The golden-yellow candles appear in autumn and winter, when gardens most need a lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow and spreading.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows to only 40cm to 50cm high and widens slowly, which makes it a natural groundcover banksia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife without the size.\u003c\/strong\u003e It brings nectar-feeding birds to gardens with no space for a full-size shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt and frost tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates salt spray and frost, so coastal and cooler gardens are both suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits containers as well as the ground, which also helps in soils that are too alkaline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its low habit and salt tolerance make it a tidy fit for sandy beds and rock gardens where other shrubs would struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass groundcover plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a mass planting. The dwarf shrubs slowly knit together into a low mat, with the flowers standing above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in a wide terracotta pot with sharp drainage, in full sun, and the candles will stand over the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Birthday Candles Hairpin Banksia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a sunny position for the best flowering. It suits cooler and drier climates best, because it does not like humidity. In humid subtropical gardens, grow it in a pot with sharp drainage and good airflow around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a light, very well drained soil. It suits acid to mildly alkaline ground, and the leaves may yellow in very alkaline soils, in which case a pot is the solution. It does not like wet feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low water needs once established. Water carefully while it settles in, and never let the roots sit wet. Feed in spring with a slow release native fertiliser with a phosphorus ratio under 3 per cent, as banksias are phosphorus sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required after flowering to maintain a dense habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Birthday Candles Hairpin Banksia as tube stock, 140mm pots in packs of 10 and 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, while the pots arrive with more growth already made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause tube stock comes from our grower, it sells out from time to time. A sold out tube means the grower has none today, and the notify button on the page emails you the day more is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/banksias\"\u003eBrowse the full banksia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/banksia-care-guide\"\u003eBanksia care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a true groundcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a dwarf shrub, under 50cm high, that spreads slowly. It is used as a groundcover in mass plantings, but expect it to take time to fill a space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with humid summers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not like humidity, so it does best in drier and cooler regions. In humid gardens, grow it in a pot with sharp drainage and good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertiliser should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slow release native fertiliser with a phosphorus ratio under 3 per cent, applied in spring. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so avoid general garden fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790209384767,"sku":"BAN-SPI-BIRTHD-tube","price":28.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790209450303,"sku":"BAN-SPI-BIRTHD-140MM-P10","price":406.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790209483071,"sku":"BAN-SPI-BIRTHD-200MM-P6","price":487.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/birthday-candles-hairpin-banksia-banksia-spinulosa-birthday-candles.jpg?v=1792196315","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/birthday-candles-hairpin-banksia-banksia-spinulosa-birthday-candles","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}