Banksia spinulosa var. spinulosa 'Birthday Candles' |
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Plant type: evergreen shrub Hardiness zones: 9-10 Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to neutral Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost |
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Pruning: Lightly prune to shape at any time. Fertilising: Only use low phosphorus fertiliser according to manufacturer's directions. | ||||||||
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