Rhodanthe polygalifolia 0
Author: (Augustin Pyrame de Candolle (1778-1841)) Paul Graham Wilson (1928-)Family: Asteraceae Subfamily: Asteroideae Tribe: Gnaphalieae
Genus: Rhodanthe
English name: Brillant Sunray
Zone: Australia
References
- The classification of some Australian species currently included in Helipterum and Helichrysum (Asteraceae : Gnaphalieae) : Part 3 Anemocarpa and Argentipallium, two new genera from Australia, Wilson, Paul G. Nuytsia 1992 Vol. 8(3) pag. 447-460. Address
References for the genus
- The classification of Australian species currently included in Helipterum and related genera (Asteraceae : Gnaphalieae) : Part 1, Wilson, Paul G. Nuytsia: journal of the Western Australian Herbarium 1992 Vol. 8 pag. 379-438. Address
General specifications
Annual or Biennial plant
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: yellow
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,9ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from March until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: yellow
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,9ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from March until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds on the surface of Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks.
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Experiences in the garden
12-04-17A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Nindethana Seeds collected in 'Nindethana Seeds6>Murray Bridge'. (Wild origin)
22-10-18 Sown seeds in a tray and germinated at 23-11-18 but the seedlings did not survive in Serre2.
Protocol: Autumn Surface Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light 1-2w