Callistemon phoeniceus 'Goldfield' 0
Author: Tai Hyun Chung (1882-1971) ex Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952)Family: Myrtaceae Subfamily: Myrtoideae Tribe: Melaleuceae
Genus: Callistemon
English name: Dubarda 'Goldfield'
Zone: Australia
References for the genus
- Molecular phylogeny and biogeography of Melaleuca, Callistemon and related genera (Myrtaceae), Brown, Gillian K and Udovicic, Frank and Ladiges, Pauline Y. Australian Systematic Botany 2001 Vol. 14(4) pag. 565-585. ResearchGate
- New combinations in Callistemon (Myrtaceae), Udovicic, Frank and Spencer, Roger D. Muelleria 2012 Vol. 30(1) pag. 23-25. ResearchGate
- New combinations in Callistemon (Myrtaceae), Udovicic, Frank and Spencer, Roger D. Muelleria 2012 Vol. 30(1) pag. 23-25. ResearchGate
General specifications
Biological type: shrub
Frost resistance: 14ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: red
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 9,8ft x 8,2ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from February until July
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Eucalyptus; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, Airpot 12L, Airpot 50L, Airpot 800L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 14ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: red
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 9,8ft x 8,2ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from February until July
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Eucalyptus; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, Airpot 12L, Airpot 50L, Airpot 800L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds on the surface of Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 68-77°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 3-6 weeks.
Cuttings instructions
Take the cuttings at the end of spring, soak them in a hormonal preparation for cuttings. Plant them in a substrate rich in perlite and keep them sufficiently moist in sealed freezer bags.
Cuttings instructions
Take the cuttings at the end of spring, soak them in a hormonal preparation for cuttings. Plant them in a substrate rich in perlite and keep them sufficiently moist in sealed freezer bags.
Experiences in the garden
20-06-14A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Sunshine Seeds collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
21-08-14 Sown 500 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Terras1g.
Protocol: Autumn Surface Sowing mix+Sand >77°F Damp substrate+Light 3-6w
12-04-17B Obtaining seeds from seed provider Nindethana Seeds collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
11-10-17 Send a batch to nursery Railhet, they did not geminate.