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Seedy Subjects! => Grow From Seed => Topic started by: Hans A. on April 18, 2008, 04:02:06 PM

Title: Anemone biflora
Post by: Hans A. on April 18, 2008, 04:02:06 PM

Does seed of this plant need a special treatment to germinate - or is it ok to sow fresh seed in pots directly and keep them outside. Seed should be just covered very thin with sand or grit, right?

Thanks a lot.

Title: Re: Anemone biflora
Post by: Ezeiza on April 18, 2008, 05:55:31 PM

Hi:

In your area you will have to stratify fresh seed, it is too mild to encourage germination of such a cold climate species.


Regards

Title: Re: Anemone biflora
Post by: Hans A. on April 18, 2008, 10:34:58 PM

Thanks Ezeiza,

I will give seeds seeds a cold -treatment.

Best wishes

Title: Re: Anemone biflora
Post by: Lesley Cox on April 20, 2008, 03:30:58 AM

I seem to remember than when Archibald lists the seed he adds the note that it will only make the germinating cotyledons in the first year.

Title: Re: Anemone biflora
Post by: Gerdk on April 20, 2008, 01:59:20 PM

Quote from: Lesley Cox on April 20, 2008, 03:30:58 AM

I seem to remember than when Archibald lists the seed he adds the note that it will only make the germinating cotyledons in the first year.

Yes, they do. I made this experience also. Unfortunately the cotyledons were the only leaves I ever saw, the seedlings did not come back the next year.

Gerd

Title: Re: Anemone biflora
Post by: BULBISSIME on September 16, 2008, 11:58:57 PM

I just sow some seeds of this species some days ago, outdoor.

I'll tell you what will happen  ::)

Title: Re: Anemone biflora
Post by: Tony Willis on September 17, 2008, 07:50:37 PM

there were some nice ones on the show benches this spring but in my dull climate I find they get long and leggy and basically are spoiled. They need lots of sun to keep them compact