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GUICHENOTIA macrantha 10g

Large Flowered Guichenotia

SKU: N 139-10g
Stock: In Stock

Family: Malvaceae
Sub-family: Byttnerioideae
Characteristics: Shrub 1 m spread 1 m

Seed per packet: Approx. 50
Seed per gram: Approx. 440

Size:
$35.00 AUD Excl. GST

An attractive shrub that displays a profusion of large mauve 5 petalled flowers occurring in pendant heads of 2 or 3 each 2.5 cm across from late autumn to early spring. 
Erect slender stem and grey narrow oblong blunt leaves 4 cm long. A popular garden plant that has been in cultivation for many years.

Endemic to the mid-west region of Western Australia.

Prefers a light well-drained soil in an open sunny position, drought and frost resistant. Tolerates extended dry conditions once established.

Grow notes:

Seed is usually best sown in spring or autumn in temperate climates, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination of this genus is around 18-22°C

Pre-treatment of smoke is recommended for this species.
Research has shown that many members of this genus to be responsive to pre-treatment of smoke. Although germination will may occur without smoke treatment it has proved to be beneficial in reducing the number of days to germination and increasing germination rates of this species.

Smoke treatments are simple and can be undertaken either by soaking the seed overnight or by applying it to the surface after sowing, both provide good results. Smoke treatments are available by clicking here.

  1. Sow seed on surface of a porous seed raising mix. The seed will lodge in the pores of the mix once watered.
  2. Sprinkle a very light covering of the seed raising mix over the seed if required to hold the seed in place. Do not bury seeds deeply as they require a degree if light to germinate.
  3. Water with fine mist spray to avoid disturbance of the seed.
  4. Place in a warm shaded or semi-shaded position to avoid dying out.
  5. Keep warm & moist, avoid drying out or waterlogging the growing mix.
  6. Germination generally occurs in around 21-42 days in the right conditions.

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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