Re: Fremontodendron germination
KK, Fremontodendron seeds do germinate much better if the seed coat is
punctured. A nick with nailclippers does the trick. I haven't tried
boiling water treatment yet.
Paul, my sister in Grantham, England, had a plant which did well on a
southfacing wall for 5 or 6 years then suddenly died for no apparent
reason. A small replacement , planted last year, has reached 5 ft and
is flowering . I think they are usually considered fairly short lived
plants over here.My sister doesn't know of any other Fremontodendrons
close by , but the seeds of her last plant were viable. I'm about to
try the new ones.
Jane
Rep of Ireland where my Musa leaves are definitely fraying in today's
gale!
