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Re: Alyssum Spinosum information wanted
« Reply #15 on: March 27, 2011, 07:33:34 PM »
Lori, I haven't seen mine since around last November.
It looked like one side of it had croaked, bare little branches.
Am hoping it survived though.
I did get more seeds from the exchange this year, am hoping they too are the real deal.
Just sorry I didn't grab the seeds when I saw them, perhaps I might get a seedling or two. :)
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Re: Alyssum Spinosum information wanted
« Reply #16 on: March 28, 2011, 10:34:34 PM »
I find it easy enough from cuttings. The apparent seed has not proved to be fertile.

It is, I understand now called Ptilotrichum spinosum and the form above is roseum, much better than a pale, slightly grubby pink that is sometimes seen.
Lesley Cox - near Dunedin, lower east coast, South Island of New Zealand - Zone 9

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Re: Alyssum Spinosum information wanted
« Reply #17 on: March 28, 2011, 10:52:47 PM »
Lesley, someone must be getting fertile seeds.
I wonder what their secret is. ???
I also received some seeds for the white version from NARGS, is that likely to be the grubby pink you refer to?
Is there a white version?
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Re: Alyssum Spinosum information wanted
« Reply #18 on: March 29, 2011, 10:03:21 AM »
Just to tease you folks I'll remind you of a picture of a rather large and magnificent specimen shown in the "Old" archived Forum by Doreen Mear....

http://www.srgc.org.uk/discus/messages/283/20883.html    is the page.... scroll down to the message

  Posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 9:09 am:   Doreen Mear    8)
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Re: Alyssum Spinosum information wanted
« Reply #19 on: March 29, 2011, 12:12:01 PM »
Maggi, thanks for the link.
What a magnificent plant, I do hope mine is alive.
The archives are such a treasure.

Lesley, I saw all your pics in the same thread, some real beauties, the Ranunculus lyallii is beautiful do you still have it?
The dianthus you mention as being wonderfully scented, do you still have it?
Would love a few seeds from it if you get some spares. :)
Helen Poirier , Australia

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Re: Alyssum Spinosum information wanted
« Reply #20 on: March 29, 2011, 08:23:52 PM »
Helen, yes I do still have the Ranunculus but as predicted, not such a good plant now, as then. It's too hot and dry for it here in summer, and though it has been better this damp summer, it didn't flower.

The Dianthus flourishes and probably sets seed. I've not noticed. I'll look for some. there are still flowers. They probably won'r come true though. How about some cuttings?
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Re: Alyssum Spinosum information wanted
« Reply #21 on: March 30, 2011, 12:36:06 PM »
Lesley, I have sent you a PM, did you get it? :)
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Re: Alyssum Spinosum information wanted
« Reply #22 on: March 31, 2011, 09:26:38 PM »
Yes I did Helen, thanks. Back to you shortly.
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