Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Brachyloma

Species:

Brachyloma ciliatum

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from lignotuber after fire. Germination enhanced by smoke exposure, typical of Australian Ericaceae in fire-prone heathlands.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

21–90 days

Notes:

Germination can be slow and erratic. Seeds benefit from smoke treatment or smoke water application, which improves germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI