Name: EUCALYPTUS pimpiniana 5g
Brand: Australian Seed

EUCALYPTUS pimpiniana 5g

Pimpin Mallee or Red Dune Mallee
Conservation code Priority 3: Poorly-known species

SKU: N 527-5g

Stock: In Stock

Restrictions: NZ Prohibited

Family: Myrtaceae
Sub-family: Myrtoideae
Characteristics: Mallee shrub 0.5 to 2 metres

Seed per packet: Approx. 15
Seed per gram: Approx. 60

Size:

1 packet
5 grams

$40.00 AUD Excl. GST

A small multi-stemmed mallee that produces attractive elongated shaped buds with horned caps. Large clusters of spectacular yellow flowers emerge when the caps open.
Flowering occurs typically during winter and spring but has been recorded as early as January depending on local conditions.

An ideal species for hot, dry harsh locations. Drought tolerant and frost resistant.
Prefers sandy every well-drained soil in an open sunny position.

Occurs naturally in the Great Victoria Desert of South Australia and Western Australia.

Conservation code Priority 3: Poorly-known species

Species that are known from several locations, and the species does not appear to be under imminent threat, or from few but widespread locations with either large population size or significant remaining areas of apparently suitable habitat, much of it not under imminent threat. Species may be included if they are comparatively well known from several locations but do not meet adequacy of survey requirements and known threatening processes exist that could affect them. Such species are in need of further survey.

Gow notes:

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, avoiding the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 18-22°C

Sow seed on the surface of a porous seed raising mix and cover to a depth of 1-2 mm. 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 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.

Although seed can be sown most of the year around if you avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year, the best time to sow is generally spring.

The grow mix should be free draining preferably with some organic compost well mix through. This will replicate the soil they require in nature.
Potting mix is not recommended.
Sow fine seeds on the surface and cover lightly with the grow mix, do not bury the seed deeply.
For larger seed sow to a depth of the seed size.
Water with a fine mist spray to avoid disturbance of the seed.

Germination generally occurs in around 10-28 days at a soil temperature of 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