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EUCALYPTUS pyriformis 100g
Dowerin Rose or Pear Fruited Mallee
Family: Myrtaceae
Sub-family: Myrtoideae
Characteristics: Mallee shrub to 2-5 metres
Flowering season: May to October
Seed per packet: Approx. 15
Seed per gram: Approx. 40
A stunning flowering tree with drooping flowers that can be almost 5 cm wide. These flowers bloom from autumn to spring.
A small, dense tree that grows 2-5 meters tall and a similar width This tree has beautiful red or cream flowers with silvery caps that appear in winter and spring. The smooth bark of this tree sheds in strips during summer and autumn, exposing shades of grey and pink. This eucalyptus can grow in both light and heavy clay soils, and it's a fast-growing tree that thrives in sunny positions.
Occurs naturally in the IBRA Regions of Avon Wheatbelt, Geraldton Sandplains and Swan Coastal Plain in Western Australia.
Prefers sandy loams in an open sunny position, drought and frost-resistant.
Although seeds can be sown most of the year if you avoid the coldest and hottest months, spring is generally the best time to sow.
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 vermicule. 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 disturbance of the seed.
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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