Sandy heaths on the west coast of Western Australia. However, regarded as vulnerable over the long term. G.candelabroides is a large shrub up to 4 metres in height by a similar spread. It has greyish-green, pinnately lobed leaves to around 30 mm long. The white flowers occur in long, branching, candle-like clusters up to 250 mm long.
Flowers appear in late spring to summer and are highly scented.
Despite this, it is a very spectacular grevillea which should be more widely cultivated, particularly in areas with a Mediterranean-type climate of hot, dry summers and wet winters. In common with many species native to south Western Australia, G.candelabroides is not reliable on its own roots in humid, sub-tropical and tropical areas. It can, however, be grown successfully in those areas if grafted. It prefers a location in well-drained soils in full sun. Cuttings are usually slow to strike.