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HOVEA acanthoclada
Thorny Hovea
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: Erect shrub 0.6-2 metres
Seed per packet: Approx. 10
Seed per gram: Approx. 50
An erect, rigid, prickly shrub 0.6-2 metres high that produces purple-blue flowers from July to October
The dark green leaves are small and elliptical.
Occurs naturally in the Coolgardie, Esperance Plains in Western Australia.
Adaptable to a range of well-drained soils, including sandy, Laterite, loam over granite, and sandy clay in an open sunny position, drought and frost resistant.
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Hovea acanthoclada was first formally described in 1863 by Ferdinand von Mueller
The best time to sow Hovea seed is Late winter and spring, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year.
Seed germinates readily, however; they do have a hard outer coating that is impervious to water and generally germination will normally not occur unless the seed is scarify by abrading or pre-treated with boiling water first.
- Place the seed in a container, pour in just-boiled water and allow to soak overnight.
- The swollen seed can then be sown, re-treat seeds that have not swollen.
- Sow the depth of 1-3mm
- Keep warm & moist but not too dry or waterlogged.Germination should occur in 10-21 days @ 18-22C.
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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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:
We can only export seeds to the following countries:
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Norway
- USA (only small lots with a Small Lot Import Permit)
- South Korea (only up to 100g lots with a South Korean Import Permit)
The purchaser is responsible for clearing the goods through their customs and paying all charges associated with clearing the goods, including any import fees and taxes if applicable. The purchaser is responsible for the clearance. Failing to do this may result in the goods being destroyed by their customs.
Australian Seed cannot accept returns due to Australian quarantine restrictions.
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited