Set of Two Hollow Banksia Tea Lights
Description
The Banksia Seed Pod Tea Light Holders make the most of one of nature's most beautiful structures. Each pod is naturally riddled with the tiny holes that once held its seeds, and when shaped and hollowed, candlelight flickers through them to cast a warm and patterned glow around the room. No two pods are exactly alike, making each holder a completely unique piece.
This set includes two tea light holders, two tea light candles, and an information booklet, making it a lovely ready-to-gift option for anyone who appreciates natural Australian materials.
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Australian Made and Sustainably Sourced
The Banksia Grandis, commonly known as the Bull Banksia, is a prolific and distinctive Banksia tree found in the South West of Western Australia. This variety grows particularly large at a height of 5 - 15 metres. The large cylindrical yellow flowers reach up to 35 cm long.
It takes 24 months from the time the tree produces the flower to the time the Banksia nut reaches maturity and is suitable for picking. The fact that the tree re-grows its pods over and over again makes the Banksia an incredibly renewable resource.
The collection of the Banksia Grandis is highly regulated by the Department of Parks and Wildlife Western Australia. It is Banksia Gifts Australia™ responsibility to ensure that the landscape is undisturbed and that the Banksia trees continue to thrive in the Australian bush.
The seed pods collected have expelled their seeds and have completed the lifecycle of the plant. They are carefully handpicked to ensure no damage is done to the tree itself or the Australian bushland. The collectors go in to the bush on foot, careful not to disturb any surrounding plants or wildlife and no heavy machinery is used during this process.
A royalty is paid to the Western Australian Forestry per seed pod, which goes to aid in forest management and conservation. The pickers are designated certain areas to collect the pods, and these are constantly changing to ensure no one area is ever depleted. Only 10% of the Banksia Seed Pods can be collected in any one area at a time. It is also Banksia Gifts Australia™ mission to support other Harvesters in their endeavours to regenerate Australian bushland.
Specifications
- Includes: 2 x Banksia Seed Pod tea light holders, 2 x tea light candles, and information booklet
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