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Australian Native Plants, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit us (by appointment only).
Dryandra formosa

Description

Attractive medium sized shrub that is hardy to most soils and situations, including coastal. Responds well to pruning and makes an excellent cut flower. It is grown commercially for cut flowers.

Details

Biological Name: Dryandra formosa
Common Name: Showy Dryandra
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: Western Australia
Exposure: Full Sun
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Frost Tolerant 25F-18F (-8C)
Soil: Well-drained
Flower Color: Orange
Flower Time:
Height: 6-9'
Width: 6-10' Variable
See also...
Shrub
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Propagation Information: No pre-treatment required. Seed germinates readily 4-12 weeks. Sow seed in mix 3:1 Perlite:Peat and cover the depth of the seed. Keep moist until germination occurs. Best to sow in individual containers to prevent damage to the root system when transplanting. Drench seed with a fungicide after sowing to prevent "Damping Off'

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Hardenbergia, Acacia, Senna and Casuarinas have nitrogen-fixing nodules on their root systems to help provide nitrogen for other plants close to them?

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