Last week while getting a coffee, I noticed an interesting free postcard in the
Avant card display.
I was initially attracted by the colours and thought it could be something to add to the collection of postcards brightening up my desk at work. When I picked it up though, I noticed it was made of recycled paper and full of tiny seeds. Looking closely, they are apparently lemon scented bottlebrush (callistemon citrinus). I don't normally plant native shrubs in the garden mostly because there isn't the room. However, the front of the property has a number of natives and if this grows I can add it to them and hopefully attract more birds and bees.
Following the instructions on the card I soaked it for a few minutes to let the paper soften while I got a small pot ready.
The card fell apart as soon as I picked it up, so rather than trying to lay it flat I rubbed it into the potting mix and spread the seeds around.
Now I'll just have to wait and see if it grow!
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