Vol. 43

Title:
New Alpine Plants to Propagate

Author:
Jill Dawson

pp: 71-72

Abstract:
INTRODUCTION

At the Snowline Landscapes Australian alpine wildflower nursery, we have over 100 species in cultivation. Many have perfumed flowers or foliage and most have not been introduced to the horticulture industry.

The nursery is in Alpine Ash Forest at 1000 m altitude, 9 km northwest of Falls Creek, Victoria and is regularly covered by up to 1 m of snow in winter. It covers 1200 m² and includes a solar-and gas-powered greenhouse and automatic-watering system.

When the nursery was established in 1983, little was known of the growth patterns of these plants. Initially, plants were collected from the wild and their growth observed. Those species which flourished were selected for propagation and the remainder are at the experimental stage.

Plants are propagated from wild stock by seed, cuttings, or division. Plants are potted into a standard commercially available mix then grown on in polystyrene boxes to protect the roots from freezing.

Many species have a germination success rate

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