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Solanum lasiophyllum 'Flannel Bush' - 20x Seeds

An erect sometimes rounded shrub with silvery-grey leaves and attractive flowers. Purple and violet flowers with yellow centres occur from April to October in its native range.
Widespread throughout Western Australia extending into the Northern Territory and South Australia.

Edible fruits - small berries have a sweet sour taste.

Prefers light sandy soil in a open sunny position. Drought resistant.

Germination: Recommended seed pre-treatment is smoke, requires light for germination.


Seed Starting Method

Solanum lasiophyllum 'Flannel Bush' seeds are only a few millimeters in size. As a general rule Solanum lasiophyllum 'Flannel Bush' seed should be sown to the depth of the seed. 

Although most Australian native/ endemic seed can be sown throughout the seasons across Australia it is advisable to sow in Spring or Summer in colder regions. The optimum temperate to ensure the best possible germination rate for sowing many Australian native/ endemic species is around 18-22°C.  

Smoke treatment recommended
Sowing Depth


Requires light to germinate. Press the seeds into the surface of your potting mix.
The seed will lodge in the pores of your seed starting mix once misted with water.
Growing Season


Spring & Autumn
Place in a warm sunny position and keep moist to avoid drying out.
Germination Time 10-40 days at around 18-22°C.
Hardiness Hardy 
Plant Spacing  N/A
Plant Height Small shrub
Planting Position Partial or full sun
Days Until Maturity  N/A
Growing tips

Seeds of many native/endemic species require specific conditions that mimic their natural habitat or specially formulated seed treatments, to break dormancy. 

Do not be to quick to discard pots that haven't yet shown signs of seed germination. Seeds will often lay dormant until conditions are optimal and will produce amazing results, long after they have been forgotten.

Pre-treatment of smoke is recommended for most native species.

Research shows that many members of this species are responsive to pre-treatment of smoke, which mimocs an Australian bushfire. Although germination will may occur without smoke treatment it has proved be beneficial in reducing the number of days to germination and increasing germination rates of this species.

Smoke treatments are simple and can be undertaken by applying to the surface after sowing.

Click this link to view our seed starting treatments specially designed for Australian Natives

 

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