Re: Lambertia inermis
Andrew, upon consulting my trusty Wrigley and Fagg "Australian Native
Plants" it tells me that all the Lambertias are easy to raise from seed.
They are from Western Australia [like me!] and unlike me, require full sun
and good drainage.L. inermis is an open shrub 3mx2m, yellow or red flowers
in winter and spring. Perhaps if you consult the Society for Growing
Australian Plants website you may be able to locate a seed
source.http://farrer.riv.csu.edu.au/ASGAP/
Margaret.
----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew Mariani <andimar@mindspring.com>
To: <medit-plants@ucdavis.edu>
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2000 12:21 PM
Subject: Lambertia inermis
>
> To: Medit-Plant Group
> From: Andrew Mariani
> Subject: Lambertia inermis
>
> This past weekend, while visiting Sierra Azul Nursery in Santa Cruz
> County, California, a flowering shrub caught my eye at the nursery's
> extensive display garden. The helpful nursery staff checked their
> references but could only come with an Australian provenance and an
> acknowledgment that yes, indeed, the shrub is rather striking.
>
> However, they do not carry it, nor do they know where they obtained it.
> The visual effect, at least from a distance, is that of 4-5 ft. shrub,
> airy and Grevillea-like, with clusters of small, tubular, gold and
> orange flowers. It's appears to be thriving, growing amongst some
> proteas in a raised area.
>
> I hope that some members of the group, perhaps gardeners in Oz or even
> closer to home, can offer some information on this plant and where to
> get it.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Andrew Mariani
>
>
