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Post by Rosefriend on Nov 6, 2007 17:27:30 GMT
For some reason my Lantana cuttings didn't root this year but I managed to get some seeds.
I have heard that they are rather difficult to germinate...so has anyone got any tips for me. I don't have a heated propagator - just a kitchen window sill.
Also will they grow true - these were such a gorgeous yellow and white that I haven't seen often.
RF
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Post by andy on Nov 6, 2007 17:43:38 GMT
Never grown them from seed before but i do know they're becoming more popular as a basket or tub plant and can be obtained easily in spring as plugs or small plants.
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Post by Rosefriend on Nov 6, 2007 20:23:57 GMT
Thanks Andy - actually I think it may be a waste of time for me as I have just goggled and they can take up to 6 months to germinate and they need a lot of heat.......I am not sure how I could manage it really.
RF
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Feb 3, 2008 16:05:15 GMT
ooer...I've just bought some lantana seeds from T&M....  |
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 4, 2008 8:44:27 GMT
Not sure on this but, would it be possible to do cuttings from Lantana, if I've got the right plant they self root where they touch the ground don't they  |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Mar 13, 2008 19:31:51 GMT
The catalogue stated that 'germination can be sporadic' when I bought my seeds....they've been in the heated propagator for weeks, no sign of anything yet |
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Post by Tig on Mar 13, 2008 20:25:15 GMT
I have found this information - don't know if it will help?
Lantana urticoides
soak seed 48 hrs, replace with warm water every 8 hrs, sow @ 70ºF for germ in 4-6 wks, keep warm
x Tig
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 14, 2008 11:51:04 GMT
I must admit Cheery that is why I didn't bother in the end...as I said I only have the kitchen windowsill which is facing North anyway so I thought I wouldn't stand a chance.....now you are having problems, I think I was right to leave it.
Good luck though.
RF
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Post by Amo on Mar 15, 2008 3:09:26 GMT
Can't you start them off in the airing cupboard RF? If you've got the seed, you might as well try.
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 15, 2008 6:13:34 GMT
Would love to Amo but we don't have airing cupboards in Germany - lots of things we don't have here when I come to think about it.....
RF
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Post by Amo on Mar 15, 2008 8:19:38 GMT
Erm.... Bolier room? Anywhere really steadily warm?? Remind me if I come for a visit to bring some warmth. That is if I can fit it in with the bacon, marmite, SR flour...........  ;D |
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 15, 2008 8:34:45 GMT
Yes we have a central heating cellar - next to the wash cellar and the other bits of cellars that we have. Bit dark but warm - good idea.
We have warmth but please bring SR flour, marmite, bacon, cheese......fish and chips...oooooooo....my mouth is watering.
RF
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