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Post by Jonah on Jan 20, 2007 22:32:42 GMT
I have a list of a few I would like to grow [from T&M]. I think all of them say experience useful, but I wondered if anyone could give me any advice as to how tricky any of them might be. They are: Trifolium Rubens Catananche Caerulea Knautia Macedonia Aubretia Cascade. I have had very mixed results growing perennials this way before, considering it says on the same website that Astrantias are experience useful and I have not managed to germinate one from 3 packets, I would rather not waste my time or money if I am heading for failure! Any advice appreciated.  |
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 22, 2007 7:16:38 GMT
Can't help Jonah, not done much growing Perenials from seed other than a few Primroses, Aqualigia, Hollyhock and Foxgloves from my own garden. If I'm honest I just took pot luck with those  . You need some advice from one of our more experienced bods |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jan 22, 2007 7:25:22 GMT
I grow Knautia every year to sell. I love it! And it's no problem at all....don't really understand why experience is necessary. And none of the others are tricky either as far as I know!
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Post by Plocket on Jan 22, 2007 8:26:29 GMT
I think they are just being careful - I assume that experience means you've sown a few seeds, in which case LP has expenrience.
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Post by Jonah on Jan 22, 2007 12:44:18 GMT
LP probably has a higher germination rate than me! ;D Good to hear that about the Knautia, it is very depressing when not one seed germinates from 3 packs, but I will leave the remainder alone and see what happens. I think the astrantia should be labelled 'impossible, unless you forget you've sown them and get a surprise in 3 years!' ;D Thanks for the feedback, I'll probably just go for it and let you know how I get on.  |
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