Cottonbush

GOMPHOCARPUS fruticosus - GO2800

(SAHIN 2003) pointed inflated pods, pale green tinged with brown, shrubby plant

Crop type Cut Flowers
Article code GO2800
Full Name GOMPHOCARPUS fruticosus Cottonbush
Year of Introduction 2003
Common Name Milkweed
Synonym Asclepias fruticosa
Botanical Category Perennials
Genus GOMPHOCARPUS
Species fruticosus
Variety Cottonbush
Family Asclepiadaceae
Hybrid No
Colour Green
Height in cm - inches 90 - 35
Height Category Tall
Flowering - Harvest Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Use C - Cut flower, cut foliage, F - Fruits and nuts, H - Heat tolerant, J - Full sun, L - Landscaping, O - Suitable for tea, X - Xerophyte and drought tolerant
TSW 7.1429
Seedcount per gram 140
Germination Method Top of Paper, 20-30°C, Light - (TP20-30L)
Days to Germinate 7-14
Division Home Garden Flowers

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