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Post by 4pygmies on May 13, 2007 20:39:37 GMT
I don't suppose anyone has got a picture of tiny astrantia seedlings have they? I have a tub which I sowed the seeds in last November which has been outside all winter and I think, maybe, perhaps..there might be 3 baby astrantias in it.........I'm not counting my chickens until they've hatched but I don't think they're weed seedlings....ooh, I do hope I'm right! This is my 3rd attempt.........I need confirmation, please....
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Post by jean on May 13, 2007 20:53:32 GMT
One of my astrantia's is just poking through the surface in the flower bed 4P If its not raining in the morning  I will try and take a pic for you, the other 2, well I don't seem to be having much luck. Hope you have succeded and you can pass on your tips for growing from seed  |
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Post by Jonah on May 13, 2007 21:17:34 GMT
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Post by 4pygmies on May 14, 2007 5:41:58 GMT
Oo, it does, thanks Jonah - what a good site! Very useful - and I think they are Astrantias....HURRAY!!!
I can't believe it! At last, I've done it! And they are the gorgeous ruby ones.......OO!
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Post by jean on May 14, 2007 5:47:06 GMT
Congratulations 4P ;D So what are the top tips ? Great site Jonah |
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Post by JennyWrenn on May 14, 2007 5:55:16 GMT
I think the Ruby Ones 4P are called Ruby Glow  I have two coming in now that I planted last year - do you want a piccy? jenny |
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Post by 4pygmies on May 14, 2007 6:15:52 GMT
Yes please Jennywren - just to confirm it. I am not taking anything for granted here!
I don't think I've got any top tips jlottie - I think it's more luck than my skill! These are the seedlings I sowed last Autumn, having given up on the previous two attempts. I just slung them in a deep seed tray ( actually an ice cream container) used JI seed mix and left them on a table, slightly sheltered but open to wind, rain and cold and left them to it. I was so sure they wouldn't do anything I didn't even label them! I don't think I even watered them much last month when it was so hot. They must like being treated mean......
Eeh, I'm so pleased!
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Post by JennyWrenn on May 14, 2007 20:05:06 GMT
I will take a piccy in the morning as they seem to close up overnight - they are not Ruby Glow sorry to mislead you - I did sow those and not sure if they will come up but have two really nice Madeleines up - they are a cream/lime green colour
jenny
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Post by JennyWrenn on May 21, 2007 5:58:00 GMT
Astrantia Madeleine 20.5.07 Not fully open as was a dull day - they seem to only open up when the sun is full on them  |
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Post by 4pygmies on May 21, 2007 15:10:56 GMT
Ooh, that is gorgeous! They are just as beautiful underneath aren't they? I seem to be obsessed with creamy/green flowers at the moment - must be a phase I'm going through! Thanks Jenny!
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on May 21, 2007 18:57:51 GMT
I haven't had the bottle to sow my seeds yet...they're in the fridge ;D BUT my astranta 'Roma' is looking gorgeous atm in the border.....I'd post a pick but photobucket is sssoooooo sloooooow.....
That website's fab...I've put it in my favourites...fankoo Jonah..
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Post by Jonah on May 22, 2007 22:43:23 GMT
I think I got the site from a link someone else posted somewhere [can't remember who or where], so I can't take all the credit. But I do like to share. ;D
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Post by weedorcas on Jul 21, 2007 15:39:29 GMT
Oh, how I smiled at these messages. Astrantia seedlings in my garden are even worse than Alchemilla. They self-seed everywhere, and are quite hard to remove even when small. But I think they are quite difficult to grow from a seed packet. One of the great unanswered questions of the universe!
However, I am not complaining, Astrantia is one of my favourite plants, and it is worth all the weeding.
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I will try and take a pic for you, the other 2, well I don't seem to be having much luck. Hope you have succeded and you can pass on your tips for growing from seed 
