Celmisia sinclairii var. nivalis
Celmisia sinclairii var. nivalis
- Native to:
- New Zealand
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Celmisia
- Species:
- Celmisia sinclairii var. nivalis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 10 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination. Seeds should be surface-sown and kept cool during germination period.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow immediately, Either the viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience. Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months * 50% germination, seedlings very susceptible to damping off