Gorgeous fast growing evergreen tree. It is used by florists to decorate their bunches. Bees appreciate this tree. Perfoms well in coastal areas.
This shrub can reach from 5 to 10 m high. It is a compact shrub with fern-like leaves which are purple-grey, although flushed purple when the plant is young. Flowers are abundant and bright yellow, blooming in winter and early spring.
Place the seeds in boiling water for 5 seconds and immediately after transfer to running water with ice cubes in it. Soak for 48h and then proceed to the sowing maintaining hot temperatures (20ºC/30ºC) until the germination is completed.
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| Flowering |
| Attracts Wildlife | Bees |
|---|---|
| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Climate Zone | Mediterranean continental |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Foliage color | Purple |
| Germination (in days) | 10-20 |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Half-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to 0ºC) |
| Plant use | Bonsai, City garden, Coastal garden, Cosmetic, Cut flower, Cut foliage, Gardening, Honey producing plant, Low maintenance garden, Medicinal, Specimen, Street Tree |
| Seeds per gram | 50 |
| Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist |
| Soil - Ph | Acid |
| Soil - Type | Light, Loam, Silty |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |