Schoenia cassiniana 0
Author: (Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré (1789-1854)) Joachim Steetz (1804-1862)Family: Asteraceae Subfamily: Asteroideae Tribe: Gnaphalieae
Genus: Schoenia
Synonym(s): Helichrysum cassinianum
English name: Pink Cluster Everlasting
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
General specifications
Annual or Biennial plant
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 10ºF
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): 2,2ft x 1,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from April until August
Ripe fruits in 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: 10ºF
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): 2,2ft x 1,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from April until August
Ripe fruits in 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 at 2mm depth in the 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.
The average seed weight is 203,7 per gram (0,00491g).
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
- Smoke enhanced germination of native species for minesite rehabilitation, K W Dixon, S Roche, K Meney and B von Perger. Minerals and energy research institute of Western Australia 1996 Vol. 174. Address
The average seed weight is 203,7 per gram (0,00491g).
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
- Smoke enhanced germination of native species for minesite rehabilitation, K W Dixon, S Roche, K Meney and B von Perger. Minerals and energy research institute of Western Australia 1996 Vol. 174. Address
Experiences in the garden
08-08-17A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Nindethana Seeds collected in 'Nindethana Seeds7>Bowgarder Nature Reserve'. (Wild origin)
27-05-20 Sown 40 seeds in a tray and germinated at 16-06-20, result: 1 units.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light 1-2w
19-07-19B Obtaining seeds from seed provider Royston Petrie Seeds collected in '....'. Stock (Cultivated from unknown origin)
02-10-19 Sown seeds in a tray and germinated at 15-10-19, result: 5 units in Serre4.
Protocol: Autumn 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light 1-2w
. . . 2019B Production of 5 plants in our nursery (Cultivated from unknown origin)
10-09-20 5x Yearly plant: Serre7 F2.
. . . 2020B Collection of seeds in the garden collected at 19-05-20. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
. . . 2020A Production of 1 plants in our nursery (Formerly of wild origin)
27-01-22 1x Yearly plant: Serre5 F2.