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BEAUFORTIA sparsa - Pure Seed 1g
Swamp bottlebrush
Family: Myrtaceae
Characteristics: Small shrub 1-3 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 250
Seed per gram: Approx. 3,800
An attractive shrub with narrow leaves and red-orange flowers in either January to April or September to November occuring at the ends of the branches in globular-shaped clusters.
Typically an erect spreading shrub grows to a height of 1-2 m in ideal conditions but can be smaller in exposed or harsh conditions.
Occurs naturally in the IBRA Regions of Esperance Plains, Jarrah Forest, Swan Coastal Plain and Warren in the southern parts of Western Australia.
Well suited to Swampy areas and river banks.
Prefers light to medium soil in a sunny position, drought resistant.
Growing Beafortia from seed is relativity easy. Seed is usually best sown in spring or autumn in temperate climates, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year.
Pre-treatment of smoke is recommended.
Research has shown that many members of this genus are responsive to the pre-treatment of smoke. Although germination will may occur without smoke treatment it has proved be beneficial in reducing the number of days to germination and increasing germination rates of this species.
Smoke treatments are simple and can be undertaken either by soaking the seed overnight or by applying to the surface after sowing, both provide good results. Smoke treatments are available by clicking here.
- Sow seed on the surface of a porous seed-raising mix.
- Sprinkle a very light covering of the seed-raising mix over the seed if required to hold the seed in place. Do not bury the seed deeply.
- Water with a fine mist spray to avoid disturbance of the seed.
- Place in a warm shaded or semi-shaded position to avoid dying out.
- Keep warm & moist, and avoid drying out or waterlogging the growing mix.
- Germination generally occurs in around 14-42 days at 18-22°C
Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
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Importing to Tasmania Prohibited