Name: Gossypium australe - Native Desert Rose seeds x20
SKU: 8160
Price: 3.50 AUD
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Gossypium australe – Native Desert Rose seeds x20

$3.50

Tall Shrub Arid Living Dislikes Frost Hibiscus-like Flower

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Native Desert Rose

Gossypium australe

(This plant is not on the Australian Noxious Weed List.)

The Desert Rose is not a rose at all. Bearing flowers similar to the Hibiscus, it is a close relative of the cotton family and is often confused with Sturt’s Desert Rose which is similar.

Growing in a wide band in Western Australia, through the Northern Territory into Northern Queensland, this plant is truly a desert plant. Despite its habitat, it is a fast grower and somewhat straggly but can be pruned to shape.

A shrub to 1-2 metres tall with olive green leaves and produces very attractive flowers between April and October (Southern Hemisphere). The flowers are of five petals, usually pink or mauve-pink with a pronounced red base to each petal. The fruit is a closed rosebud shape and the seeds are hairy which assist in wind dispersal.

This plant’s widespread habitat of arid sub-tropical to tropical climate means that it is sensitive to frosts.

Offered is a packet of 20 seeds with propagation notes.

All my seed is posted in bubble wrap protection.

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Terms & Conditions.

Ole Lantana Seeds will not be responsible whatsoever for actions taken by the customer after receipt of the goods, this includes germination results, crop performance or loss as these are beyond the control of Ole Lantana Seeds.

International buyers are responsible for knowing their countries importation laws.

NOTE: In order to protect our existing stock from outside contamination, we do not accept returns.

Item specifics

Plant Habit:	Flowering	Common Name:	Native Desert Rose
Climate:	Dry, Sub-tropical, Temperate, Tropical	Season of Interest:	Summer
Sunlight:	Full Sun, Partial Shade	Watering:	Light
Genus:	Gossypium	Type:	Shrub
Foliage:	Evergreen	Soil pH:	Neutral
Species:	australe	Soil Type:	Clay, Loam, Sand
Plant Hardiness Zone (°C):	4 (0 to 5 °C)