Banksia spinulosa ‘Birthday Candles’
Banksia spinulosa ‘Birthday Candles’
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Banksia spinulosa ‘Birthday Candles’ (Hairpin Banksia) is a compact, low growing native shrub valued for its dense habit and long lasting golden flower spikes with prominent red styles. It provides extended seasonal interest and attracts birds and pollinators, making it a practical choice for adding life and movement to garden spaces.
This cultivar is well suited to borders, mass planting, and low maintenance landscapes where reliable performance is required. Its naturally tidy form reduces pruning needs while offering year round structure and colour in a wide range of conditions.

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Mature height
0.5 m
Mature width
1 m
Spacing
1 m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Yellow, Red
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
April to September
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance, occasional light pruning after flowering
Root System
Non invasive, moderately deep and well branched