Re: Passiflora decaisneana
Nan - if you decide to go the seed route make sure the seed is guaranteed
very fresh. Unfortunately even slightly old Passiflora seed simply does not
germinate. I would add to Angela's suggestions with a seed source of J
Vanderplank. I visited his site - thanks for the address - the photos there
are taken directly from his book.
regards Janet
Richard & Janet Blenkinship
Crete
Zone 10/11
Angela wrote
>
> My catalog from Kartuz Greenhouses has a listing for P. decaisneana.
> Kartuz is down near your direction in Vista . 760-941-3613 or
> MikeKartuz@aol.com Thompson and Morgan also offer seeds for P.
> quadrangularis if you want to go the seed germination route.
>
> Angela Lee
>
> On Tue, 5 Oct 1999, Nan Sterman wrote:
>
> > Ah Janet -- the alternative name did the trick! P. quadrangularis is
> > prominent on Jon Vanderplanks website and its one that I've always
admired.
> > I'll have to find a local (US) source. Anyone got any suggestions??
> >
> > Nan
> > >
> > >We purchased this Passiflora locally - but I think it had been imported
from
> > >Italy. You probably know this one as P. quadrangularis. The following
> > >paragraph comes from Passion Flowers and is by John Vanderplank who is
a
> > >devoted Passiflora grower and lover, and a really nice guy to boot.
> > **********
> > '''''''''''''''''''''''
> > Nan Sterman
> > San Diego County California
> > Sunset zone 24, USDA hardiness zone 10b or 11
> >
> >
>
>
