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EUCALYPTUS rhodantha 100g
Rose mallee
Family: Myrtaceae
Characteristics: Shrub mallee 1.5 to 4 metres.
Seed per packet: Approx. 10
Seed per gram: Approx. 20
A low spreading lignotuber forming shrub or mallee can grow up to 1.5 metres to 4 metres height with grey brown smooth bark and blue grey foliage.
As with all species of mallee the lignotuber is a swollen root crown that contains stores of starch.
An attractive ornamental that produces stunning large bright crimson flowers up to 7 cm across from July or September to December or January.
Prefers sandy well-drained soils in an open sunny position, drought resistant and the occasional light frost.
Occurs naturally in a few limited areas of the Avon Wheatbelt, Geraldton Sandplains, and the Swan Coastal Plains in Western Australia.
Scientists believe that the family Myrtaceae arose between 60 and 56 million years ago. Pollen fossils have been traced back to the ancient super-continent Gondwana's breakup.
Recent estimates indicate that the Myrtaceae family includes approximately 5,950 species across about 132 genera.
Although seeds can be sown most of the year in many parts of Australia, the optimal time to sow seeds is when the weather warms up after winter.
Avoid the coldest and hottest months.
The grow mix should be well-draining.
A potting mix is not recommended.
- Sow fine seeds or seed in chaff 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 7-21 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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