{"product_id":"banksia-ericifolia-x-spinulosa-giant-candles","title":"Banksia Ericifolia x Spinulosa 'Giant Candles'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiant Candles \/ Giant Candles Banksia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"126\" data-start=\"106\"\u003eBanksia ericifolia\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem data-end=\"143\" data-start=\"129\"\u003eB. spinulosa\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Giant Candles’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proteaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia (garden hybrid)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub (large; can be trained as a small tree)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spectacular hybrid banksia famed for its huge orange–gold “candle” flower spikes (to 30–40 cm) on a dense, upright plant. Flowers mainly autumn–winter (often into spring), providing dramatic colour and abundant nectar for birds and pollinators. Tough, low-maintenance and excellent as a feature or screening shrub in South Australia gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 m H × 2–3 m W (can be kept smaller with pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-60 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, mid-green leaves; neat, bushy habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very large orange–gold cylindrical spikes autumn–winter (prime bird food)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen structure; showiest in autumn–winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy nectar producer—honeyeaters, bees, insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought- and heat-tolerant once established; Wind and second-line coastal tolerant; Light frost tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density: \u003c\/strong\u003eScreens\/hedges: 1 plant per 1.5–2.0 m (loose, natural screen); Specimen\/mass: 2–3 m apart depending on final size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally non-toxic; woody cones can be prickly—keep off paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (best flowering) to light part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained sandy or loam; add grit on heavier sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer (weekly in heatwaves); minimal in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip-prune after flowering to keep dense (avoid hard cuts into old wood). Apply low-P native feed in early spring; mulch to keep roots cool\/dry at the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperate \u0026amp; Mediterranean SA (incl. sheltered coastal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic to neutral (avoid alkaline\/limey soils)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature specimen with year-round presence and winter wow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBird-attracting screen or backdrop in native gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed coastal\/native border with grevilleas, westringias and lomandras \u003cem data-end=\"2674\" data-start=\"2646\"\u003e(not suited to small pots)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColossal orange candles in the cool months, strong bird appeal, and a hardy, architectural form that anchors the garden with minimal fuss\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"200mm Pot","offer_id":49047504814332,"sku":"BANK-ERIC-X-SPIN-GIAN-CAND-200MM","price":26.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/banksia-ericifolia-x-spinulosa-iantcandles-200mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1777795224","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/banksia-ericifolia-x-spinulosa-giant-candles","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}