Re: Lambertia inermis
Just adding to what Margaret wrote, MY "Wildflowers of Australia" book says
that the plants are slow in growth and from seed take some years to flower:
plants grown from cuttings will flower more readily. However I don't suppose
that nursery would let you snip off any bits of their bush!
Beverly
Andrew Mariani wrote:
> 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
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