Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Cullumia

Species:

Cullumia bisulca

Growth Characteristics

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, other pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Like many fynbos species, Cullumia bisulca benefits from periodic fire which stimulates seed germination through smoke and heat cues. Plants resprout from rootstock after fire.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily after fire or smoke treatment, which enhances germination rates in fynbos species.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI