{"product_id":"millettia-grandis-flower-seeds-for-planting-heirloom-non-gmo-garden-seeds","title":"Millettia Grandis Flower Seeds – Umzimbeet Tree Seeds for Planting","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKey Features\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive flowering tree with elegant mauve to purple pea-shaped blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-deciduous tree with glossy foliage and a naturally spreading crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces distinctive golden-brown, woody seed pods after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent choice for specimen planting, shade gardens, and larger landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative to southern Africa and valued as an ornamental and useful tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds striking seasonal color with attractive purple-toned flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a strong focal point in spacious gardens and landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides shade as the tree develops a broad, spreading crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers an interesting gardening project for growing an unusual tree species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports garden biodiversity and can attract butterflies and honeybees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeed Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umzimbeet, Kaffir Ironwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMillettia grandis\u003c\/em\u003e (E.Mey.) Skeels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-deciduous flowering tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mauve, lilac, purple flowers; golden-brown pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approximately twenty-five meters in favorable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy or loamy, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, with consistent moisture during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable; depends on seed freshness and growing conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow sowing, approximately seed-depth or slightly deeper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow generous space for the mature tree and spreading crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best suited to warm, frost-free to lightly frost-prone climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\/Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers during summer; mature trees develop woody pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornamental tree, specimen planting, shade tree, landscape planting, wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe botanical identity, flower color, tree habit, native range, and seed-pod characteristics are supported by Kew and the South African National Biodiversity Institute. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak fresh seeds briefly before sowing to encourage more uniform moisture uptake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a well-draining seed-starting mix and avoid keeping the soil waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive seedlings bright sunlight and gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant young trees carefully into a spacious location with room to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeed Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore seeds in a cool, dry, dark place away from humidity and direct sunlight. Keep them in a sealed, moisture-resistant container and avoid excessive heat. For best results, sow stored seeds as fresh as practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnique Facts About Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMillettia grandis\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the Fabaceae family, the legume family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts naturally occurring range extends from southern Mozambique into eastern South Africa. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe seeds are flat, oblong, and brownish-black, developing inside woody pods. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tree is also known as umzimbeet and produces attractive mauve to purple flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EdenValleySeeds","offers":[{"title":"100 pcs","offer_id":52774712213816,"sku":"ED-FLO-IS-15073","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":52774712246584,"sku":"ED-FLO-IS-15074","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Pcs","offer_id":52774712279352,"sku":"ED-FLO-IS-15075","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/8394\/8088\/files\/istockphoto-2228089493-612x612.jpg?v=1787906284","url":"https:\/\/edenvalleyseeds.com\/products\/millettia-grandis-flower-seeds-for-planting-heirloom-non-gmo-garden-seeds","provider":"Edenvalleyseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}