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CALOTHAMNUS blepharospermus
Claw Flower
Family: Myrtaceae
Characteristics: Small shrub to 2metres
Seed per packet: Approx. 200
Seed per gram: Approx. 1600
An attractive shrub up to 3 metres with claw-like red flowers with yellow tips that form in groups of five that occur from March to Novenber.
The flowers have four claws, with the bottom two claws being narrow and held much lower than the upper two.
The flowers contain nectar and are attractive to honey-eating birds.
Calothamnus is a genus of more than 40 species, all of which are found in south Western Australia.
Prefers lightly sandy well-drained soil in an open sunny position, drought and frost-resistant.
Calothamnus sanguineus occurs naturally in the regions of the Avon Wheatbelt, Esperance Plains, Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest, Mallee, Swan Coastal Plain, and Warren in Western Australia.
Calothamnus sanguineus was the first member of the genus to be named by Jacques Labillardiere in 1806.
Calothamnus, among our native plants, are relatively easy to grow from seed.
Although Calothamnus seed can be sown year-round in many parts of Australia, the best time for sowing Calothamnus seeds is during spring to early summer in temperate climates. It is best to avoid sowing during the coldest and hottest months.
Calothamnus seeds are tiny.
- Place the seeds on the surface of a porous growing mix, where they will settle into the pores once watered.
- If needed, lightly cover the seeds with vermiculite to secure them.
- Avoid burying the seeds too deeply. Use a fine mist spray for watering to minimize seed disturbance.
- Position in a warm, shaded or semi-shaded area.
- Maintain warmth and moisture, and prevent the seed-raising mix from drying out or becoming waterlogged.
Under the right conditions, germination typically occurs within 14-28 days at temperatures between 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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