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Illyarie Red Cap Gum

Illyarie Red Cap Gum
Illyarie Red Cap Gum (Eucalyptus erythrocorys)

5770 10 Seeds $3.95
5770

Illyarie Red Cap Gum

Widely seen around Perth and southern Western Australia, this bushy eucalypt offer stunning flowers in distinctive yellow and red. The flowers first form as waxy, bright red flowerpods which open to show golden-yellow stamens. Easy to grow and good for windbreaks or as a shade tree.

We recommend the use of Wildflower Seed Starter Granules for improved germination rates and speed. These granules provide chemicals normally found in bushfire smoke that stimulate native seed germination.

When to plant: All year round except in hottest or coldest weather.
How to grow: Sow in warm areas anytime. In frost prone areas when danger of frost is over. Fill pot or seed tray with moist sandy soil, wet thoroughly and compress. Sow seeds on the surface and cover lightly to twice the thickness of the seeds. It is beneficial to add Wildflower Seed Starter Granules to soil surface. Keep moist. Place in a warm shady position to germinate fully. Transplant to individual containers when large enough to handle. Plant out to permanent position when about 20cm (8in) high. Water in well and water regularly during first summer. Use a light application of organic or slow release fertilizer. Prune after flowering to improve shape or height.

Growing Notes

Early Spring

Full Sun to Part Shade

15 Days

10m (30ft)

5m (15ft)

Spring and Summer

Flowers: Flowers throughout the year.

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