Information for Callistemon viridiflorus

Approximately 25000 seeds per gram
seed-counts are only a guide, not to be used for accurate calculations.

Callistemon viridiflorus - 1  packet for 9 Euros
Callistemon viridiflorus - 10  gram for 19 Euros
Callistemon viridiflorus - 25  gram for 68 Euros

B and T World Seeds' reference number: 15824
USDA average, annual, minimum temperature Zone:8
Type of plant - shrub
Flower: YELLOW-GREEN spikes to 8x4cm.
Fruit: capsules 8mm. dia. glob.
Foliage: to 3x1cm., pointed (hardy UK)
Height in meters: 3x2

Common names for Callistemon viridiflorus: Green Bottlebrush,  Mountain Bottlebrush, 

Callistemon viridiflorus is included in the following B and T World Seeds flowering plant categories:
15:   Australian Natives and Introduced Species
31:   House and Container Plant Seed List
132:   Windy Condition Plant Shrub and Tree Seed List
178:   Shady Damp Condition Plant Seed List
190:   Trees and Shrubs For Mediterranean Climates
191:   Tropical Shrubs and Trees
515:  Myrtaceae

Germination guide
Callistemon viridiflorus seeds will usually germinate in 14-60 days. Normally will only germinate with light so surface sow. Sow Callistemon viridiflorus seeds on the surface of a Peaty seed sowing mix at about 15°C.

Sow on the surface of moist compost, use a translucent cover to allow light in and to keep the compost humid and warm (do not place in direct sunlight)

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