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XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum Dwarf Mix 5g
Strawflower Dwarf Mix
Family: Asteraceae
Characteristics: Perennial or annual 40 cm
Seed per gram: Approx 1,400
Quick growing dwarf variety with long lasting large papery flowers in mixed colours.
The individual flowers are very small but are formed into a large cluster surrounded by large papery bracts giving the impression of one large flower. Flowering will continue from spring through to autumn with an adequate water supply. The leaves are usually large, up to 100mm long and green to grey-green in colour.
Occurring in every Australian state and territory.
Prefers a well-drained soil in an open sunny position, drought tolerant and moderately frost resistant.
The best time to sow:
- Cool: September to April.
- Temperate: September to May.
- Sub-tropical: Apil to September.
- Tropical: Not recommended.
- Arid: March to July
Avoid sowing in severe hot or cold weather.
If sowing direct:
- I sowing directly into the ground sow on the surface and rake very lightly, it is not critical to cover all the seed.
- Seed should germinate 7-14 days with sufficient moisture.
If sowing in containers:
- Sow seed 1 mm deep surface of a porous seed raising mix. The seed will lodge in the the pores of the mix once watered.
- Sprinkle a very light covering of the seed raising mix over the seed, it is not critical to cover all the seed. Do not bury seed deeply.
- Water with fine mist spray to avoid disturbance of the seed.
- Place in a warm shaded or semi shaded position to avoid dying out.
- Keep moist, avoid drying out or waterlogging the growing mix.
- Germination generally occurs in around 7-14 days at 18-26°C.
*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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Importing to Tasmania Prohibited