Banksia 'Birthday Candles' facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Banksia 'Birthday Candles' |
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| Genus | Banksia |
| Species | B. spinulosa var. spinulosa |
| Cultivar | 'Birthday Candles' |
| Origin | Austraflora Nurseries, Montrose, Victoria, Australia |
The Banksia 'Birthday Candles is a special type of Banksia plant. It's a small, dwarf plant that was created from another plant called Banksia spinulosa. This plant was developed by Bill Molyneux at Austraflora Nurseries in Australia. It has become super popular and is now the best-selling native plant in Australia!
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About 'Birthday Candles' Banksia
This amazing plant is quite small. It usually grows to about 18 centimeters (7 inches) tall. It spreads out to about 44 centimeters (17 inches) wide.
What its Flowers Look Like
The flowers of 'Birthday Candles' are very pretty. They grow in short, upright spikes at the ends of the branches. These flowers appear from early autumn to early spring. In Australia, this means from March to September. The flowers are bright yellow. They have cool red parts sticking out, which are called styles.
Where 'Birthday Candles' Came From
This plant was first chosen in 1985. It came from a group of young plants grown at Austraflora Nurseries in Australia. The original seeds for these plants came from a place called Schnapper Point. This area is near Ulladulla on the South Coast of New South Wales.
Growing 'Birthday Candles'
The 'Birthday Candles' Banksia is a tough plant. It can grow well in many different weather conditions. It can handle a bit of frost, which is when the temperature drops below freezing. It's also very good at handling salty winds, which makes it perfect for gardens near the coast.
