Dillwynia retorta
Dillwynia retorta
- Native to:
- Australia
Edward Minchen (1862-1913),John Tann (www.flickr.com) from Sydney, Australia,Allthingsnative2576,Donald Hobern (www.flickr.com) from Copenhagen, Denmark,Donald Hobern (www.flickr.com) from Copenhagen, Denmark,Donald Hobern (www.flickr.com) from Copenhagen, Denmark,John Tann (www.flickr.com) from Sydney, Australia,Moonlight0551 (www.flickr.com) from Australia,John Tann (www.flickr.com) from Sydney, Australia,John Tann (www.flickr.com) from Sydney, Australia,John Tann (www.flickr.com) from Sydney, Australia,John Tann (www.flickr.com) from Sydney, Australia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Dillwynia
- Species:
- Dillwynia retorta
- USDA Symbol:
- DIRE16
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, orange, red
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, birds
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from lignotuber after fire. Seeds may benefit from smoke or heat treatment for germination.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to heathlands and open forests
Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 21–60 days
- Notes:
- Seed coat is hard; hot water treatment or scarification improves germination. Smoke treatment may also enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI