Description
Seed Quantity: 10 seeds (The fruit capsule is supplied, which contains the fine, papery seeds).
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Description
An iconic Australian native, Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) is a stunning rainforest tree celebrated for its intensely fragrant leaves and beautiful, fluffy white flowers. The leaves contain a powerful lemon-scented oil, making them a prized ingredient in culinary dishes, teas, and natural household products. This versatile evergreen can be grown as a small feature tree or pruned to form a dense, aromatic screen or hedge, bringing both beauty and utility to your garden.
💮 Key Features
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Intense Fragrance: The leaves release a powerful, sweet lemon aroma when crushed, stronger than true lemons.
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Culinary & Medicinal: Widely used to flavour food and teas, and valued for its antimicrobial essential oils.
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Beautiful Blooms: Produces masses of creamy-white, fluffy flowers in summer and autumn that are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.
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Lush Evergreen Foliage: Features glossy, dark green leaves year-round, with new growth often appearing in reddish tones.
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Versatile Size: Can be kept as a shrub or hedge with regular pruning, or grown into a small tree, typically reaching 3–8 metres in cultivation.
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Screening Plant: Its dense growth habit makes it an excellent choice for a natural, fragrant privacy screen.
☀️ Growing Conditions
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Climate: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates but can be grown in warm temperate zones if protected from frost when young.
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Position: Prefers a position in full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, protection from the harsh afternoon sun is beneficial.
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Soil: Best in rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Tolerant of a range of soil types, including clays, if drainage is adequate. A neutral to slightly acidic pH is ideal.
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Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil moist, especially when the plant is young and during dry spells. It is fairly drought-tolerant once established.
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Container Growing: Can be successfully grown in a large pot indoors or outdoors with adequate sun and consistently moist soil.
🌱 Propagation Instructions
Note: Lemon Myrtle seeds can be challenging and slow to germinate, requiring patience.
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Sowing Time: Spring is the ideal time to plant. Sowing can also be done in a greenhouse or with a heat mat during cooler months.
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Pre-treatment: Soak the seed capsules in water for at least 12-24 hours to help soften them.
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Sowing Medium: Use a high-quality, sterile seed-raising mix. Adding perlite, vermiculite, or sand will improve drainage, which is crucial.
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Sowing Depth: Sow the entire fruit capsule (or the fine seeds if they have separated) just under the surface of the soil and cover lightly.
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Position & Moisture: Place the pot or tray in a warm, bright location out of direct sunlight. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged by misting regularly.
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Germination: Germination is variable and can take anywhere from 3 to 8 weeks in optimal conditions.
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📮Shipping Information
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🏡 About ABCeeds
We are a trusted, family-owned and operated seed supplier based on the Far North Coast of NSW, Australia. Our hand-picked, organic, and unsprayed seeds are carefully harvested, cleaned, and tested to ensure fresh, high-quality seeds for gardeners, nurseries, and growers across Australia and internationally.
🌱 Seed Information
While we provide recommended propagation guidelines, germination success depends on factors such as temperature, moisture, and growing conditions. We encourage customers to refine their own methods for the best results. Once seeds leave our premises, their performance is beyond our control, but we’re always here to assist with any concerns.
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