Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Cullumia

Species:

Cullumia reticulata

Growth Characteristics

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

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:

Fynbos species adapted to fire regimes; germination stimulated by smoke chemicals. Many Cullumia species resprout after fire and require fire for vigorous population recruitment.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Germination enhanced by smoke treatment, typical of fynbos species. Sow fresh seed in well-drained medium.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI