Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Cullumia

Species:

Cullumia carlinoides

Growth Characteristics

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, white

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 most fynbos shrubs, seeds germinate best after fire exposure or smoke treatment. Plant resprouts from rootstock after fire.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Fynbos species often respond to smoke treatment. Sow on surface with light exposure as seeds may require light for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI