Australian and New Zealand Gardening: What's flowering in April, 1 by brical1

brical1 wrote:
Wayne,That little scrub turkey must be really wearing out his welcome by now...is there a scrub turkey rescue society you can call lol!! Your garden is so lush that he just feels right at home there...just think you are doing your enviromental bit for our native wildlife ....say's I with tongue in cheek lol!

Cestrum,the seeds came from a wonderful kind daves gardener,Kyle. He had a huge collection but has downsized now ..as the climate there is not suitable for growing oleanders out doors all year round and he no longer has access to the heated greenhouse where he would house his collection over winter.
If I remember rightly it took anywhere from 6days to see germination. They will grow quickly and bloom even within 6months if given excellent growing conditions and that means rich well drained potting mix,warmth and full sun. Mine took longer as my yard does have quite a lot of shade..hope this helps.