It rarely exceeds 3 m high, is more bushy in habit and is more tolerant of poorly drained soils. It was introduced into cultivation in England in 1788 and was among the first banksias to be grown there. Banksia 'Giant Candles' This cultivar grows as a medium to small shrub to 5 m high. It is probably a hybrid between Banksia ericifolia and Banksia spinulosa var. The deep orange flower heads open over autumn and winter and can grow to 40 cm long.
Plants prefer a well-drained site in full sun and are frost tolerant.
Banksia 'Giant Candles' must be propagated from cuttings. Banksia ericifolia var. This adaptable Banksia forms an excellent screen plant and is able to tolerate frost and salt spray. Plants may grow to 5 m tall, but are frequently smaller in cool climates and exposed sites. The flower heads open in autumn and winter and are orange-red.