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EREMOPHILA gilesii
Desert fuchsia
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Characteristics: Spreading shrub 1-1.5 metre
Seed per packet: Approx 15
Seed per gram: Approx 36
Eremophila gilesii is a small, spreading shrub up to metres across that produces tubular-shaped blue-purple flowers 30mm long from March to November.
Best suited to dry climates on a variety of soils which must have good drainage, but it will also grow in more humid, temperate areas. It prefers full sun and it is tolerant of at least moderate frost.
Occurs throughout Australia except for Victoria and Tasmania.
Propagation from the seed of Eremophila species is can be tricky as the seed is small and contained in a woody fruit. One method is to carefully split the fruits into half's and then quarters to exact the seed.
The following method of extracting seeds has been reported as being effective:
- place the dried fruits in a small engineer's vice (one with the metal jaws) such that either end of the nut is pressed against the jaws (use forceps to align the fruit, if necessary).
- Tighten the vice until the nut cracks - usually, the seeds will drop out intact.
Seed can then be sown by normal seed raising methods.
- Sow seed on surface of a porous seed raising mixthehe seed will lodge in the pores of the mix once watered.
- Sprinkle a covering of the vermiculite over seed raising mix over the seed if required to hold the seed in place. Do not bury seed deeply.
- Water with 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, avoid drying out or waterlogging the growing mix.
Germination time can vary from 21 days to several months at 20-25C°
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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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