The neat foliage is adorned with small, creamy white flowers in late spring; followed by glistening white-pink fruit – adding interest later in the season. The fruit are sweet and tasty, and on a large adult plant, one can enjoy a few handfuls of fruit each season.
Item Tag: Hortus Botanicus
Pitcairnia ringens Seeds – Fresh Seeds – Rare Bromeliad
Pitcairnia ringens Seeds. (The pictures are: seeds shown for their size, the seeds freshly sown, and the seeds germinating.). There is a learning curve. I’ve been growing and collecting rare and exotic plants for over 50 years and sowing seeds has been a specialty.
Pitcairnia ringens Seeds – Fresh Seeds – Rare Bromeliad
Pitcairnia ringens Seeds. (The pictures are: seeds shown for their size, the seeds freshly sown, and the seeds germinating.). There is a learning curve. I’ve been growing and collecting rare and exotic plants for over 50 years and sowing seeds has been a specialty.
Eucalyptus pulchella Seeds – White Peppermint – Rare Australian Tree – Bees
Eucalyptus pulchella (pulchella = beautiful… and that it is!) Native to Tasmania, Eucalyptus pulchella is a medium sized ornamental tree, to 60′, with clusters of narrow strap-like green foliage, that’s held in a weeping arrangement; giving a very pleasing effect. The trees have a very erect, narrow habit, with beautiful, smooth white bark that looks silver from a distance and shimmers in the sun. The narrow and wispy, dark green to bluish green foliage make a pleasant rustling sound in a breeze, and offers a delightful and striking, clean, intense peppermint fragrance when crushed. E. pulchella is cultivated extensively around Tasmania, New Zealand and Australia, where it can be seen as a street tree and in plantations for timber. Seldom grown outside of Australia. As this species has a lignotuber, it may be grown in large pots, and heavily pruned to keep it a manageablesize. Hardy zones 7 and above. Excellent for bees and birds, as well as for cut foliage! Very rare! One packet contains 1/8 teaspoon of seeds with chaff, as well as detailed sowing instructions. The seeds of this species are rather fine, and (with my old eyes) I no longer want to have to clean the seeds (remove all the seeds from among the chaff – which is very time consuming). There will be many seeds this way, and in 1/8 teaspoon, there should, at the least, be a couple dozen seeds among the chaff. You’ll actually get more seeds this way, than if I had to clean them! The chaff is inert, and is absolutely fine added to the soil at planting time. Please note: The seeds are fresh and viable, and are ready for sowing. Success in their germination is up to you – and will be achieved by carefully following the detailed instructions included with your seeds.Sowing seeds requires cleanliness, practice and patience, and frequently have specific requirements and pretreatments. There is a learning curve. I say this because people generally blame the seeds or the seller for a failure in germination, when, in actuality, it is generally because of the one doing the sowing… With that said, I wish you the best of luck with the seeds, and if you have any questions with getting them started, please feel free to contact me. I’ve been growing and collecting rare and exotic plants for over 45 years and sowing seeds has been a specialty. Most of the trees and shrubs that are growing in my 4 acre garden have been started from seeds; there is something very satisfying about that. All photos are of plants in my own collection – unless stated otherwise. NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING – SORRY – I ONLY SHIP TO THE US. I docombine shippingfor multiple items – please request a new shipping totalbeforechecking out. Thank you! Upon arrival of the seeds/cutting/plant, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I want you to be happy with your purchase and to have the greatest success in its cultivation! Thank you for checking out my ebay offerings. Robert
Eucalyptus moorei ssp. nana Seeds – Narrow-Leaved Sally – Fresh Seeds – Bees!!
Eucalyptus moorei ssp. nana Seeds ‘Narrow-Leaved Sally – Small Form This is one of the rarest and hardiest among the dwarf Eucalyptus, growing to no more than 10 to 12 feet tall (may be grown in large pots and kept to a size of around 4’). The narrow and fine foliage is a nice contrast to the cream colored clusters of flowers. The flowers are attractive to bees and nectar-loving birds, and are born twice a year in profusion. When in bloom, the trees are absolutely abuzz with bees – making an ideal subject for honey production. The lignotuber is also a point of interest. (What is a lignotuber, you might ask? It is a rounded woody growth at or below ground level, and tends to be on some trees and shrubs that are subject to drought or fire. The swollen trunk contains a mass of buds and food reserves, which can sprout if the plant is damaged or burned.) Does need some annual pruning of deadwood, to keep it tidy. Hardy zones 7-10. Very Rare! One packet contains 1/8 teaspoon of seeds with chaff, as well as detailed sowing instructions. The seeds of this species are rather fine, and (with my old eyes) I no longer want to have to clean the seeds (remove all the seeds from among the chaff – which is very time consuming). There will be many seeds this way, and in 1/8 teaspoon, there should, at the least, be a couple dozen seeds among the chaff. You’ll actually get more seeds this way than if I had to clean them! The chaff is inert, and is absolutely fine added to the soil at planting time. With proper storage, Eucalyptus seeds may remain viable for a long time – I’ve had them sprout after 15 years of storage! Please note: The seeds are fresh and viable, and have been cleaned and are ready for sowing. Success in their germination is up to you – and will be achieved by carefully following the instructions included with your seeds. Sowing seeds requires cleanliness, practice and patience, and frequently have specific requirements and pretreatments. There is a learning curve. I say this because people generally blame the seeds or the seller for a failure in germination, when, in actuality, it is generally because of the one doing the sowing… With that said, I wish you the best of luck with the seeds, and if you have any questions with getting them started, please feel free to contact me. I’ve been growing and collecting rare and exotic plants for over 45 years and sowing seeds has been a specialty. Most of the trees and shrubs that are growing in my 4 acre garden have been started from seeds; there is something very satisfying about that. All photos are of plants in my own collection – unless stated otherwise. NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING – SORRY – I ONLY SHIP TO THE US. I do combine shipping for multiple items – please request a new shipping total before checking out. Thank you! Upon arrival of the seeds/cutting/plant, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I want you to be happy with your purchase and to have the greatest success in its cultivation! Thank you for checking out my ebay offerings. Robert
Eucalyptus eximia ssp. nana – (Corymbia) – Dwarf Yellow Bloodwood – Fresh Seeds
(Correctly: Corymbia eximia ssp. Eucalyptus eximia ssp. Dwarf Yellow Bloodwood. Bees and nectar-loving birds adore this tree, and it is well-suited for honey production! Prefers to grow in full sun or light shade, and will tolerate light frosts, but should be protected from hard freezes. ).
Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. niphophila – Australian Snow Gum – Fresh Seeds
Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. niphophila, commonly known as the Snow Gum, is a beautiful, small evergreen tree native to subalpine regions of eastern Australia. The small trees grows to 23 feet tall, with a narrow stature.
Eucalyptus regnans – Mountain Ash – Fresh Seeds – Extremely Rare in Cultivation!
It is the tallest of all flowering plants. Eucalyptus regnans. (Seeds include chaff, which does not inhibit sprouting.). There is a learning curve.
Eucalyptus rodwayii Seeds – ‘Swamp Peppermint’ – Rare Australian Tree Seeds
Eucalyptus rodwayi Seeds Known as the Swamp Peppermint, this stately Tasmanian Tree grows to over 60′, and can form a broad crown, that retains its lower branches. The bark begins smooth and white on the new branches, later becoming rough and fibrous on the trunk and older branches. The juvenile leaves are opposite and gray-green, and the the adult foliage is dull gray-green, in the classic, lance-shaped Euc form, and the characteristic peppermint odor when crushed. The flowers are cream-white, in clusters of 7-11. Requires full sun in well-drained to swampy soil – even hard, wet clay. Eucalyptus rodwayi forms a lignotuber, and will resprout after being cut down or after a fire. Hardy to USDA Zone 7. One packet contains 1/8 teaspoon of seeds with chaff, as well as detailed sowing instructions. The seeds of this species are rather fine, and (with my old eyes) I no longer want to have to clean the seeds (remove all the seeds from among the chaff – which is very time consuming). There will be many seeds this way, and in 1/8 teaspoon, there should, at the least, be a couple dozen seeds among the chaff. You’ll actually get more seeds this way than if I had to clean them! The chaff is inert, and is absolutely fine added to the soil at planting time. With proper storage, Eucalyptus seeds may remain viable for a long time – I’ve had them sprout after 15 years of storage! Please note: The seeds being offered were harvested in my own garden, and are fresh and viable – success in their germination is up to you – and will be achieved by carefully following the instructions included with your seeds. Sowing seeds requires cleanliness, practice and patience, and frequently have specific requirements and pretreatments. There is a learning curve. I say this because people generally blame the seeds or the seller for a failure in germination, when, in actuality, it is generally because of the one doing the sowing… With that said, I wish you the best of luck with the seeds, and if you have any questions with getting them started, please feel free to contact me. There are many fakes selling seeds on ebay – by purchasing seeds from me, you are guaranteed to be getting the real deal! I’ve been growing and collecting rare and exotic plants for over 45 years and sowing seeds has been a specialty. Most of the trees and shrubs that are growing in my 4 acre garden have been started from seeds; there is something very satisfying about that. All photos are of plants in my own collection – unless stated otherwise. NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING – SORRY – I ONLY SHIP TO THE US. I do combine shipping for multiple items – please request a new shipping total before checking out. Thank you! Upon arrival of the seeds/cutting/plant, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I want you to be happy with your purchase and to have the greatest success in its cultivation! Thank you for checking out my ebay offerings. Robert