Description: Proteaceae 20 Seeds Assortment(Sow in autumn) A wonderful hand-packed assortment of some of the best among this family. Each packet contains a wide assortment of 20 Seeds, with special smoke primer, a small zip-loc bag for treating the seeds, and detailed sowing instructions. The assortment will include seeds of, but is not limited to: Protea, Leucadendron, Leucospermum, Serruria, and more. Please note: The seeds that I ship are fresh and viable. Proteas and their relatives may be temperamental, and their seeds can be a challenge to start. When the included sowing instructions are followed closely, the success rate for germination should be high. I start the same seeds and have over a 95% germination rate. I have been procuring Protea seeds from South Africa, from the same source, for over 40 years, and have always been satisfied with their quality and viability! For best results, the Protea seeds (and seeds of their relatives) that are being offered are best sown in the fall - from late September to mid November. Depending on variety, seed to first bloom can take anywhere from 3 to 7 years. Sowing seeds requires cleanliness, practice and patience, and frequently have specific requirements and pretreatments. There is a learning curve. I say this because people generally blame the seeds or the seller for a failure in germination, when, in actuality, it is generally because of the one doing the sowing... With that said, I wish you the best of luck with the seeds, and if you have any questions with getting them started, please feel free to contact me - I'm here to help! I've been growing and collecting rare and exotic plants for nearly 50 years and sowing seeds has been a specialty. Most of the trees and shrubs that are growing in my garden have been started from seeds; there is something very satisfying about that. All photos are of plants in my own collection - unless stated otherwise. (Protea coronata, obtusifolia, and speciosa photos have been borrowed from the internet.) NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING - SORRY - I ONLY SHIP TO THE US. I do combine shipping for multiple items - please request a new shipping total before checking out. Thank you! Upon arrival of the seeds/cutting/plant, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I want you to be happy with your purchase and to have the greatest success in its cultivation!
Price: 21 USD
Location: Fort Bragg, California
End Time: 2024-09-22T00:41:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Sub-tropical, Temperate, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean
Planting Time: Fall
Common Name: Varied
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Color: Various
Growth Habit: Shrubs and Trees
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 9 (20 to 30 °F)
MPN: NA
Plant Habit: Bush/Shrub
Soil Type: Well-drained
Brand: Hortus Botanicus
Season of Interest: Year Around
Soil pH: Lightly Acidic
Type: Bush & Shrub Seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Light
Genus: Various
Sunlight: Full Sun
Foliage: Evergreen
Features: Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant, Draught Resistant, Evergreen, Flowering
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Hard
Country/Region of Manufacture: South Africa