Calocephalus lacteus 6379
Author: Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862)Family: Asteraceae Subfamily: Asteroideae Tribe: Gnaphalieae
Genus: Calocephalus
English name: Milky beauty-heads
Zone: Australia
References for the genus
- Encyclopedia of Australian Plants, Elliot W. Rodger & Jones David L. 2012 Vol. 3 pag. 432-433. ISBN
- Notes concerning the classification of species included in Calocephalus R. Br. s. lat. and Gnephosis Cass. s. lat.(Asteraceae: Gnaphalieae), with descriptions of new genera and species, Short, PS. Journal of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens 2015 pag. 147-220. Address
- Notes concerning the classification of species included in Calocephalus R. Br. s. lat. and Gnephosis Cass. s. lat.(Asteraceae: Gnaphalieae), with descriptions of new genera and species, Short, PS. Journal of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens 2015 pag. 147-220. Address
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: glaucous
Flower color: white
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,9ft x 1,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
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: 19ºF
Leaf color: glaucous
Flower color: white
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,9ft x 1,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
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 Soak the seeds in ambient water for 0h with a SmokeDisk. Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and protected from direct sunlight. The seeds germinate in 3-6 weeks.
Germination references
- Restoring the Victorian Western (Basalt) Plains grassland. 1. Laboratory trials of viability and germination, and the implications for direct seeding, Gibson-Roy, Paul and Delpratt, John and Moore, Greg. Ecological Management \& Restoration 2007 Vol. 8(2) pag. 114-122. Address
Germination references
- Restoring the Victorian Western (Basalt) Plains grassland. 1. Laboratory trials of viability and germination, and the implications for direct seeding, Gibson-Roy, Paul and Delpratt, John and Moore, Greg. Ecological Management \& Restoration 2007 Vol. 8(2) pag. 114-122. Address
Experiences in the garden
30-10-16A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Wildseed Tasmania.
28-12-16 Send a batch to nursery Arven.
03-11-17B Obtaining seeds from seed provider Wildseed Tasmania.
22-08-18 Sown seeds in a tray, they did not geminate.
Protocol: Autumn 2mm Sowing mix+Sand >77°F No direct sun 3-6w
29-01-20C Obtaining seeds from seed provider Wildseed Tasmania.
02-04-20 Sown 30 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F No direct sun 3-6w
06-04-21 Sown 20 seeds in a seed plate F, they did not geminate.
Protocol: Spring Soak 68°F 0h SmokeDisk 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F No direct sun 3-6w