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EUCALYPTUS erythrocorys (Dwarf)
Red Capped Gum
Stock: Out Of Stock
SKU Code: N 543.
Family: Myrtaceae
Subfamily: Myrtoideae
Characteristics: Dwarf tree to 1.5 metre
Seeds per packet: Approx 10
A dwarf-prostrate variety of the "Red-capped gum" growing to a height of 1.5 metres or less making it and ideal species for attracting nectar eating birds to smaller gardens.
One of the more spectacular of the eucalyptus when in flower. The large yellow flowers are preceded by large rectangular scarlet buds and are followed by large helmet shaped fruit. Often forms a weeping habit due to the weight of the flowers.
A very attractive flowering mallee that looks great planted in groups of 3 or more.
Occurs naturally only in the Kalbarri and Shark Bay regions of Western Australia.
Prefers a medium to heavy soil in an open sunny position, drought resistant but frost tender. Tolerates coastal conditions.
Eucalypt's germinate readily from seed and are generally considered one of the easiest natives to grow from seed.
Depending on the species Eucalyptus seed comes in various sizes from very fine to several millimetres long.
As a rule of thumb seed that is fine should be sown on the surface of a porous mix and not buried. Seed 1 to 2 mm in diameter can be covered very lightly and seed from 2 mm up can be sown to a depth of the seed width.
Although seed can be sown most of the year in many parts of Australia seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn in temperate climates, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 18-22°C
- Sow seed at a depth of 2-3 mm in a seed raising mix.
- 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 generally occurs in around 10-28 days in the right condition.
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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