Banksia Spinulosa Birthday Candles HOME Ciao Bella in script lettering

Ciao Bella in script lettering on natural coir

Living giants reach beyond the forest canopy

each one delicate enough to look hand-crafted

White flowers appear in spring followed by small red berries

recipe developer and food stylist Jess Damuck shares her passion for making truly delicious salads

Banksia Spinulosa Birthday Candles HOME Ciao Bella in script letteringFew plants are more deeply associated with the WA landscape than Banksia. 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