R21.00 – R60.00
SANBI Red List: http://redlist.sanbi.org/species.php?species=1454-1
PlantZAfrica: https://pza.sanbi.org/alberta-magna
RUBIACEAE
“Magnificent-flame”
A very showy 4m high tree
Glossy dark green leaves
Many red flowers during Spring followed by decorative red seeds
Should be sown in Spring when the difference between day and night temperatures is about 12°C.
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Alberta magna is not easy to grow from seed, but worth the effort as it is a beautiful tree.
Some sort of scarification is needed for these seeds. Sowing the seeds densely is a good option.
Seedlings should be pricked out almost immediately leaflets have unfurled.
Cotula turbinata
