Erica brachialis (100 seeds)

Erica brachialis. It  is a sturdy, erect, woody shrub up to 2 m high. Old plants can develop a trunk up to 30 mm in diameter. Branches are numerous, rigid and densely leafy. The flowers are large, tubular (14-16 mm long), starting out a bright green and turning pale yellow as they mature. Sowing: Sow in late summer to autumn (March–April–May). Use a well-drained, acidic soil medium. Treat with Instant Smoke Plus Seed Primer to improve germination. The seeds are fine and need only a light covering. Water with a fine rose to avoid displacing the seeds. Germination takes 1–2 months. Locality: RooiEls. Harvest: April 2023