Scientific Name: Sprengelia distichophylla Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: tiny swampheath
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Ericaceae
Form Description: Usually prostrate scrambling shrub with branches 2-5cm long.
Flowers: Solitary at ends of branches, white or pink.
Fruit: Capsule
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Habitat Notes
Local in mountains of the west coast, south of Moore’s Lookout.
Site Tolerance
Moist
Soil Tolerance
Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
General Notes
A well-composted soil is essential and care should be taken to prevent plants from drying out.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Capsules ripen in sequence up the stem. When the lower capsule has opened the capsules above can be collected. Shake small seeds from capsule when dry.
Seed Treatment Method
Smoke Smoke treatment improves germination in some species. Smokey products, e.g. smokey vermiculite, can be purchased and applied to the sown seed, or sown seeds can be treated directly with smoke from a source such as a drum with a fire and hose.
Seed Treatment Notes
Difficult to grow from seed. Smoke treatment may improve results. The very small seedlings should be pricked out as soon as possible as they develop long fine roots.
Cutting & Division Information
Usually grown from cuttings which may be difficult to strike.