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GOSSYPIUM robinsonii 1g
Robinson's Desert Rose
Family: Malvaceae
Characteristics: Erect shrub 1-3 metres
Seed per gram: Approx. 60-70
Gossypium robinsonii is an erect shrub 1-3 metres high that produces attractive blue-purple/pink Hibiscus-like flowers from July to November.
The flowers have five petals, more deeply coloured at the base and five centimetres across.
Typically with an erect branching stem with leaves that have coarsely serrated margins.The leaves are 40-115 millimetres long and 45-110 millimetres wide three-part lobed.
Often grows in calcareous soils (high PH) stony loam, and Rocky watercourses.
Prefers a sunny or partly shaded position, drought and frost resistant.
Occurs naturally in Carnarvon, Gascoyne, Little Sandy Desert, Pilbara, and Victoria Bonaparte in Western Australia.
* Image by Calistemon CC BY-SA 4.0
Gossypium propagation is easy from seed.
The best time to sow seed is:
Cool climates: September to May.
Temperate climates: September to May.
Sub-Tropical climates: August to May
Tropical climates: September to November or March to May.
Arid climates: August to May.
- Soak in water for 24-48 hours.
- Next, soak seeds in near boiling water overnight to help soften the tough exterior and improve germination.
- Sow the seeds to a depth equal to the seed's width.
Germination: Typically occurs within two weeks.
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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