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ALYOGYNE hakeifolia - Red Centred Hibiscus 5g
Family: Malvaceae
Characteristics: Shrub to 3m spread 2m
Seed per packet: Approx. 50
Seed per gram: Approx: 260
An erect shrub up to three metres high densely covered in fine leaves 10cm long. The flowers can be various shades of blue, purple, or shades of creamy yellow with red centres. Flowers become deeply coloured and papery when spent. Blooms appear profusely after the first or second year, are deeply cupped in form, and have five large petals which open to reveal the deep red centre.
Endemic to Western Australia and South Australia.
Prefers light to medium well-drained soil in an open sunny position. Frost and drought resistant.
Grow notes:
Although seed can be sown most of the year in many parts of Australia seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 18-24°C
- Soak in tepid water overnight.
- Sow seed on a porous seed raising mix and cover to a depth of 1-2mm
- Place in a warm shaded or semi-shaded position to avoid dying out.
- The growing medium should be well-draining but should remain damp between watering. Keep moist but not too wet as the seed may rot. Do not let the growing mix completely dry out.
- Germination should occur in 10-28 days depending on the temperature and conditions.
General note: Seeds of many natives are dormant and require specific conditions or pre-treatment for germination.
Do not be too hasty to discard seed that does not germinate, seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural requirements for germination to occur. Containers put to one side will often surprise long after they were discarded.
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