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Help w Lechenaultias!
PEAK:
You have probably been there youselves, you see a plant on a picture and immediately feel that "must have that"! This happened to me a few years ago when I first saw a picture of Lechenaultia, a genus of small woody plants from western Australia. Since then I have on four occasions been able to receive seeds, but never have a single one germinated :(
I have tried different species and sowing methods: cold, hot, GA3, smoke, you name it! So my question is, are they really this hard to germinate or where my seeds old? Any tips and tricks, and/or a suggestion for a source of fresh seeds are extremely welcome!
A pic can be found here.
http://www.rainforestmagic.com.au/Pentax/Lechenaultia%20tubiflora%20qr1.jpg
Cheers
Maggi Young:
I had never seen this plant, thanks for the photo link.....how very attractive it is ! I too look forward to learing more about it and its habits.
Diane Clement:
I once had Lechenaultia biloba, and a couple from the related genus Dampiera. I didn't grow them from seed, and they didn't last long because they weren't very hardy with me.
This article suggests that smoke is the answer to breaking germination in Western Australian plants, including Lechenaultia
http://asgap.org.au/APOL2/jun96-6.html
More generally, (Lechenaultia isn't mentioned), a very useful germination guide is within the website of the Ontario rock garden society. The guide is based on the research into germination by Professor Deno and also the work of Tom Clothier
http://www.onrockgarden.com/ and click on Germination guide top right
Anthony Darby:
I have heard that seeds from the Australian bush respond well to fire. Loosely wrap the seeds in newspaper and light it. Sounds a bit drastic. :-\
Maggi Young:
--- Quote ---Loosely wrap the seeds in newspaper and light it. Sounds a bit drastic
--- End quote ---
certainly does, I don't even approve of smoking cigarettes!
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