Eucalyptus torquata - Coral Gum / Coolgardie - 200 Seeds.

Coral Gum

Eucalyptus torquata

(This plant is not on the Australian Noxious Weed List.)

Eucalyptus torquata or Coral Gum is a small tree to 12 metres with a dense rounded crown. It is frost and drought tolerant and will live on poor soils. This gum has pink to red flowers, flowers in Spring and Summer and will spot flower throughout the year in cultivation if it is given the right conditions.

Offered is a packet of 200 seeds (includes chaff) Buyers should read below.

Plant Habit: Flowering

Common Name: Coral Gum

Climate: Dry, Temperate, Tropical

Season of Interest: Spring

Sunlight:Full Sun

Watering: light/Medium

Genus: Eucalyptus

Type: Medium Tree

Foliage: Evergreen

Soil pH: Neutral

Species: torquata

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand

Plant Hardiness Zone (°C): 3 (-5 to 0 °C)

Conservation Status: Not Endangered

Germination: It is best to start the seed germination process with a tray lined with good potting mix, which is kept inside a container with a lid in order to generate a humid environment. Seeds are tiny, so lightly sprinkle across the soil and do not cover with any other soil. Keep soil moist but not wet. Keep container in partially sun areas, for example under shade cloth and Once germination takes place, remove lid, and start thinning out seedlings.