Wittsteinia vacciniacea 0
Author: Ferdinand von Müller (1825-1896)Family: Alseuosmiaceae
Genus: Wittsteinia
English name: Baw Baw berry
Zone: Australia
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 18ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: yellow
Fragrant: Yes
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 3,2ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from July until August
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 cuttings
Frost resistance: 18ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: yellow
Fragrant: Yes
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 3,2ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from July until August
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 cuttings
Experiences in the garden
10-04-17A Obtaining 6 plants from nursery Esveld (Cultivated from unknown origin)
11-09-17 6x Dead plant because of heat and drought in summer: JTAust.