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VERTICORDIA lindleyi ssp. lindleyi
NZ ProhibitedStock: Out Of Stock
SKU Code: N 00507
Family: Myrtaceae
Characteristics: Small spreading shrub 20-75cm
Seed per packet: Approx 20
Small spreading shrub 20-75cm in height with scented pink flowers 2cm across that occur in abundance from November to January and occasionally in May.
Prune after flowering to maintain compact growth.
Endemic to Western Australia.
Conservation Code: Priority Four (Rare and near threatened)
Prefers a light well-drained soil in a sunny position. Drought and frost resistant.
Although seed can be sown most of the year in many parts of Australia seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 15-23°C
Pre-treatment of smoke is recommended for this species.
- Sow seed on a porous seed raising mix and cover lightly. Do not bury seed deeply.
- Place in a warm shaded or semi shaded position to avoid dying out.
- The growing medium should be well draining but should remain damp between watering. Keep moist but not too wet as the seed may rot. Do not let the growing mix completely dry out.
- Germination should occur in 21-45 days depending on the temperature and conditions.
Pre-treatment of smoke:
Many members of this genus are responsive to pre-treatment of smoke. Although germination will often occur without smoke treatment it has proved to be beneficial in reducing the number of days to germination and increasing germination rates in many species of this genus.
Smoke treatments are simple and can be undertaken either by soaking the seed overnight or by applying to the surface after sowing, both provide good results. Smoke treatments available by clicking here.
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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