Banksia Birthday Candles

Banksias are among the most recognisable of all Australian native plants. The sculptural cones, dramatic flower spikes, and architectural foliage make them distinctive in any garden setting - and they are among the most important food sources for native birds. In Perth gardens they perform strongly given the right conditions: full sun, sandy or gravelly well-drained soil, and phosphorus-free fertiliser. High phosphorus is toxic to most Proteaceae including Banksia.