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Post by pansypotter on Jan 20, 2011 22:51:53 GMT
don't know? does it make a difference to how they are sown?? maybe i'll try a couple of ways at different times etc and see what happens! I think the plant still has it's label, shallhave a look tomorrow  It's Hibiscus Syriacus 'oiseau Blue' |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Feb 19, 2011 16:37:49 GMT
Growing from seed is one of my favourite occupations... So far this year I have sown (in 3" pots): Antirrhinum Royal Bride Digitalis Mirabelle Verbena Bonariensis Colocasia fallax Akebia Quinata (not optimistic about this one) Coleus Black Dragon Kirengeshoma Palmata (any tips for growing this from seed?) Coboea Scandens All but the kirengeshoma and akebia have germinated. Plan to start off my sweet peas tomorrow... In March I will sow... Stocks, Nasturtiums (3 varieties), sweet rocket, cosmos (Ladybitd scarlet and sonata), gerbera jamesonii, cleome (Cherry Queen), Gazania (3 varieties), lisanthus (2 varieties), French marigolds (lots of different varieties), nicotiana deep purple, ricinus (impala and a purple one), helianthis 'Tiffany', Bishop of Llandaff like dahlia... In April-May I'll sow the ipomoeas and mina lobata.... I'll no doubt have a few failures, but it will be tremendous fun. I'll be able to give away lots of young plants to my sisters and friends, and I do my Dad's bedding display every year. Then there are the veg..... |
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Post by seaburn on Feb 20, 2011 17:36:07 GMT
I have cosmos, sweetpeas,antirhinnum, penstemon, rudbekia, ageratum, nigella [pink one] night scented phlox and stock, 10 week stocks, bedding dahlia. broan beans, cabbage and broccoli too.
thats what i can remember with out going out to the greenhouse.
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Post by Cherry on Feb 20, 2011 17:45:29 GMT
It is good to read what is being sown just now. CPB it is nice to be able to give some plants away and do your father's garden.
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Post by bists on Feb 20, 2011 19:55:20 GMT
Currently sowing and growing like mad...
Agastache aurantica Raspberry Daiquiri, Agastache cana Heather Queen, Agastache Liquorice Blue, Agastache mexicana Sangria, Antirrhinum Candyfloss Pink F1, Antirrhinum Opus Ivory F1, Antirrhinum Opus Plum, Berkheya Zulu Warrior, Canna Tropical Mix, Catalpa bignonioides, Cephalaria gigantean, Crambe cordifolia, Cyperus Papyrus, Datura Ballerina, Digitalis purpurea alba, Hedysarum Coronarium, Lathrus vernus rainbow, Lathyrus vernus, Lupinus arboreus Blue Flowered Form, Lupin Noble Maiden, Lupin Russell Mixed, Lychnis occulata Angel Blush, Lychnis Vesuvius, Lythrum x Robert, Marguerite Paris White, Nicotiana Affinis,
Nicotiana Fragrant Cloud, Nicotiana langsdorffi, Nicotiana Meercat, Nicotiana sylvestris, Pennisetum Fountain Grass, Salpiglossis Kew Blue, Sidalcea Rosaly, Sweet Pea Arthur Hellyer,
Sweet Pea Alan Titchmarsh, Sweet Pea Hi Scent, Sweet Pea Twilight, Verbena bonariensis Purple Top, Verbena rigida Intensity, Chilli Jalapeno, Chilli Orange Wonder, Chilli Super Chilli F1
And that was just in January!!! Will be pricking out madness again soon!!!!!!
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Post by Cherry on Feb 20, 2011 20:24:07 GMT
Bists they do sound good, except the Verbena bonariensis. I am not too keen on this.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Feb 20, 2011 20:44:53 GMT
I wasn't keen on v. bonarensis until I saw it in my head, planted with sunflowers, cannas and ricinus...  |
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Post by bists on Feb 20, 2011 20:51:20 GMT
Bists they do sound good, except the Verbena bonariensis. I am not too keen on this. I know what you mean...not my fave. plant either, but great for cut flowers for the Hall, and with us it doesn't seem to ever self seed, so I don't have the problem of ripping lots of seedlings out!!! |
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Post by bists on Feb 20, 2011 20:57:42 GMT
Thought i'd post all of my February sowings as well!!
Agapanthus blue, Adenophora bulleyana, Althaea cannabina, Anoda Candy Cups, Baptista australis, Cardiocrinum giganteum, Caryopteris incana, Cerinthe Major Purpurescens, Chinese Lanterns, Cineraria Cirrus, Commelina coelestis Sleeping Beauty, Eleusine Green Cat, Eremurus himalaicus, Francoa Rogersons's Form, Francoa sonchifolia Bridal Wreath, Heliotrope Marine, Knifophia Traffic Lights, Lavender Blue Wonder, Ligusticum scoticum, Matthiola arborescens alba, Melianthus major, Mignonette Sweet Scented, Oenothera Glowing Magenta, Stipa Capillata, Stipa Ponytails, Thalictrum aquilegifoilum, Thalictrum dasycarpum, Thalictrum Drifting Cloud, Xerophyllum tenax, Lemon Grass, Artichoke Violet Globe, Cardoon, Parsley Aphrodite, Seakale Lillywhite, Broadbean Crimson flowered, Leek Pandora, Cauliflower Graffiti F1, Cauliflower Igloo, Cauliflower Mayflower
All have germinated successfully, and are happily putting on weight. Will start pricking out midweek.
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Post by Cherry on Feb 20, 2011 21:03:01 GMT
I was thinking seriously about the Baptisia australis because I saw it growing well at Cambridge Botanic, but I only had the funds for a few packets of seeds and it fell off the list. You will need a big space for this, but it looks good.
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Post by sweetpea on Feb 20, 2011 22:48:39 GMT
i need to ask about Hibiscus seeds..don't know where to post it though??? will someone kindly point me in the right direction  I just sowed mine on top of MP compost and covered with vermiculite and got a high germination. That was about 4 or 5 years back and still no flowers though. |
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Post by floydie on Feb 20, 2011 23:55:41 GMT
Far toooo many i have seed trays everywere,  . I must admit im tempted to try those spuds the kiddies wouldnt leave a thing  . |
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Post by peony on Feb 21, 2011 10:55:14 GMT
Thought i'd post all of my February sowings as well!! Agapanthus blue, Adenophora bulleyana, Althaea cannabina, Anoda Candy Cups, Baptista australis, Cardiocrinum giganteum, Caryopteris incana, Cerinthe Major Purpurescens, Chinese Lanterns, Cineraria Cirrus, Commelina coelestis Sleeping Beauty, Eleusine Green Cat, Eremurus himalaicus, Francoa Rogersons's Form, Francoa sonchifolia Bridal Wreath, Heliotrope Marine, Knifophia Traffic Lights, Lavender Blue Wonder, Ligusticum scoticum, Matthiola arborescens alba, Melianthus major, Mignonette Sweet Scented, Oenothera Glowing Magenta, Stipa Capillata, Stipa Ponytails, Thalictrum aquilegifoilum, Thalictrum dasycarpum, Thalictrum Drifting Cloud, Xerophyllum tenax, Lemon Grass, Artichoke Violet Globe, Cardoon, Parsley Aphrodite, Seakale Lillywhite, Broadbean Crimson flowered, Leek Pandora, Cauliflower Graffiti F1, Cauliflower Igloo, Cauliflower Mayflower All have germinated successfully, and are happily putting on weight. Will start pricking out midweek. The Stipa sound interesting Bists, are they annual or perennial? |
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Post by AJ on Feb 21, 2011 18:00:37 GMT
going to use up all my opened seed packets this year, some are out of date but I think they will be fine here goes
to date I have sown,
Antirrhinum (doing nicely and pricked out already)
Sarian strawberry, very dissappointing
Veronica,enchinacea, nicotiana, penstrmon, lobellia, cineraria, sweetpea, verbena, rudbeckia, dianthus, delphinium, coreospis, dahlia, osteospermum, cosmos, marigold.
to sow yet
Zinnia, gazania, fox glove, tomatoes, poppy, echium, calendula, candytuft, cornflower, love-lies-bleeding,larkspur, nemophila, lavatera, nigella, nasturtium, sunflower, chives, onion, lettuce, comfrey, beetroot, carrot, parsnip, sweetwilliam, wallflower, ornamental cabbage, forget me not, swede, pansy, viola, bellis, primula and lupin.
That should keep me busy ;D
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Post by bists on Feb 21, 2011 18:43:18 GMT
Thought i'd post all of my February sowings as well!! Agapanthus blue, Adenophora bulleyana, Althaea cannabina, Anoda Candy Cups, Baptista australis, Cardiocrinum giganteum, Caryopteris incana, Cerinthe Major Purpurescens, Chinese Lanterns, Cineraria Cirrus, Commelina coelestis Sleeping Beauty, Eleusine Green Cat, Eremurus himalaicus, Francoa Rogersons's Form, Francoa sonchifolia Bridal Wreath, Heliotrope Marine, Knifophia Traffic Lights, Lavender Blue Wonder, Ligusticum scoticum, Matthiola arborescens alba, Melianthus major, Mignonette Sweet Scented, Oenothera Glowing Magenta, Stipa Capillata, Stipa Ponytails, Thalictrum aquilegifoilum, Thalictrum dasycarpum, Thalictrum Drifting Cloud, Xerophyllum tenax, Lemon Grass, Artichoke Violet Globe, Cardoon, Parsley Aphrodite, Seakale Lillywhite, Broadbean Crimson flowered, Leek Pandora, Cauliflower Graffiti F1, Cauliflower Igloo, Cauliflower Mayflower All have germinated successfully, and are happily putting on weight. Will start pricking out midweek. The Stipa sound interesting Bists, are they annual or perennial? They are both perennial, and extremely easy to grow. Got them from Fothergills I think...that many seeds, I'm not sure !!! |
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