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Post by bagpuss on Jul 23, 2007 11:40:25 GMT
I have a dwarf ragged robin, from which I have managed to collect some seeds.
Does anyone have any idea about when to sow them and what conditions (I know that the plant itself likes damp conditions)
Any help/advice etc gratefully received.
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Post by Chuckles on Jul 23, 2007 13:17:18 GMT
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Post by 4pygmies on Jul 23, 2007 13:54:09 GMT
And here I am! I would sow the seeds now, Bagpuss, as I have found that many native plant seeds are much better sown fresh. Just put them in a tray and leave them somewhere shady, check they're getting enough water and they will either germinate very quickly or perhaps in fits and starts through the Autumn. I have grown them from seed before and never had a problem. They're lovely plants but much less common now, so you're doing a VERY GOOD THING by propagating them! ;D
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Post by Chuckles on Jul 23, 2007 14:30:16 GMT
Well blow me 4P you must be telepathic ;D
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Post by bagpuss on Jul 24, 2007 11:35:09 GMT
Many thanks Chuckles/4P for your help, noted and much appreciated. I hadn't realised that as a plant it was declining. I just saw it in a local nursery and fell in love with it and at the cost of £1 a bargain as well.
Chuckles, very useful info on that site, I've saved it to my favourites.
Well I shall follow your advice, and we will see what happens. BTW, in trays and leave somewhere shady, would that be outdoors or indoors (sorry if that's a daft question).
Thanks again.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jul 27, 2007 5:38:24 GMT
Are Ragged Robin related to Pink Campion  I see RR on my walks around the fields and woods opposite my house - could I take a cutting or how should I get seeds from them Have always loved this wild flower |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jul 27, 2007 6:12:19 GMT
Morning! Put your seed tray outside Bagpuss. It's always best to try and duplicate the natural environment for wild flower plants. Jennywren - Campion and Ragged Robin are both part of the Carnation family (Caryophylaceae -I looked it up, I am NOT a walking encyclopaedia ;D). I have never tried to take cuttings - I always sow seeds as I've never had a problem getting them to germinate. The Campion family are lovely flowers and very easy to grow. Red Campion is a good plant to grow in a garden as it's as tough as old boots and flowers for a long time. Bladder Campion has lovely seeds heads (hence its name :  . |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jul 27, 2007 7:16:48 GMT
Thank you 4PG another for my list of Plants and Seeds To Get At The Garden Centre - if they sell them - am due a mammoth visit next week ;D Ragged Robin and bluebells - they would look nice - that is if my soil/slugs/rabbits will let me grow them - bluebells that is  |
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so had a look up on Google and found this which looks quite useful, hope it helps. Bet 4P would prob have some useful tips too maybe 
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