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CORYMBIA ficifolia
Red Flowering Gum
Family: Myrtaceae
Sub-family: Myrtoideae
Characteristics: Tree 15 m spread 5 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 10
Seed per gram: Approx. 20-30
The spectacular Red flowering gum is one of the most widely cultivated eucalypts in Australia and overseas.
Flowers occur profusely during summer and are a colourful addition to southern hemisphere gardens at Christmas time. Once established, flowers will often cover the whole tree, making it difficult to see the foliage.
Moderately fast-growing and may eventually reach 15 metres but is often smaller.
Corymbia ficifolia grows easily from seed.
Grows in sandy soil in low forest on slopes and is restricted to a sub-coastal distribution southeast of Perth, east of Mount Frankland, Walpole and the Stirling Range in Western Australia.Native to the south of Western Australia.
Prefers a moist, well-drained sandy soil in a protected sunny position, drought, and frost tender.
The best time to sow members of the Myrtaceae family seed is:
Cool climates: September to May.
Temperate climates: September to May.
Sub-Tropical climates: August to May
Tropical climates: September to November or March to May.
Arid climates: August to May.
The grow mix should be well-draining, preferably with organic compost. This will replicate the soil they require in nature, a potting mix is not recommended.
- Sow fine seeds on the surface and cover lightly with the grow mix or vermiculite. Do not bury the seed deeply.
- For larger seeds, sow to a depth of the seed size.
- Water with a fine mist spray to avoid seed disturbance.
Germination occurs in around 10-28 days at a soil temperature of 18-22°C
*Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty in discarding seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until conditions are like their natural germination requirements.
- All seeds 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.
- Customers should do their due diligence and ensure they are suited to their region.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:
WE NO LONGER ISSUE PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATES.
We can only export seeds to the following countries:
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Norway
-United Arab Emirates
-Saudia Arabia
- USA (only small lots with a Small Lot Import Permit)
- South Korea (only up to 100g lots with a South Korean Import Permit)
The purchaser is responsible for clearing the goods through their customs and paying all charges associated with clearing the goods, including any import fees and taxes if applicable. The purchaser is responsible for the clearance. Failing to do this may result in the goods being destroyed by their customs.
Australian Seed cannot accept returns due to Australian quarantine restrictions.
WE DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS ON INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited