keithb
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Post by keithb on May 22, 2015 20:51:42 GMT
Hi All
Just been given a couple of wisteria seeds today how do i grow em cos my propagation book says nowt except layering and i would like to try and get em to grow
keithb
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Post by andy on May 23, 2015 5:53:29 GMT
They can be grown from seed but it's a waste of time as they can take up to 20 years to flower and the plants don't grow "true" (they are often totally different from their parent)
If you want to have a go, i suggest soaking the seeds for 24 hours before sowing approx 1/2" deep and then keep warm in a propagator or on a window sil. Germination can be erratic and very slow. Good luck
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Post by Rosefriend on May 23, 2015 7:34:03 GMT
20 years andy,...phwoar - well we gardeners do tend to have patience (except for my neighbour that wants everything flowering it's socks off when she buys it - even the tomato plants should have ripe toms, salt and pepper and Mayo on them!!) but 20 years is too much for me... Are you still going to have a go keithb,?? |
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Post by Chuckles on May 23, 2015 8:11:17 GMT
They can be grown from seed but it's a waste of time as they can take up to 20 years to flower and the plants don't grow "true" (they are often totally different from their parent) , Rosefriend, I can confirm that Andy, I have one on my garden that I grew from seed brought back from Aurstralia and it must be at least 20 years ago, it had about 3 bunches of flowers on for the first time last year. Its just coming into flower now, more flowers than last year thankfully but I have to say its a bit of a weedy specimine. I like the foilage though and keep it because I grew it  |
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Post by Chuckles on May 23, 2015 16:29:22 GMT
 This is mine from seed  |
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keithb
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Post by keithb on May 23, 2015 18:32:40 GMT
andy, think i will give it a miss at my age i dont think i,ve got 20 years in me lol
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keithb
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Post by keithb on May 23, 2015 18:35:46 GMT
They can be grown from seed but it's a waste of time as they can take up to 20 years to flower and the plants don't grow "true" (they are often totally different from their parent) If you want to have a go, i suggest soaking the seeds for 24 hours before sowing approx 1/2" deep and then keep warm in a propagator or on a window sil. Germination can be erratic and very slow. Good luck think i,ll have to give it a miss at my age dont think i got another 20 years in me lol |
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