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RE: Delphinium Question


> 
> Terry,
> 
> Do you have any comments on the correct name of the little shoots and to
> provided
> futher education on propagation of these shoots.  How about an URL?
> >

I think you are all doing very well on this. As far as I know the new 
shoots are simply called "new shoots". Does anyone have a name?
When taking cuttings, it is vitally important to get right down to  
the base of the shoot and include some of the hard brown callus 
material you find there. You will probably also see some tiny crown 
buds at the base of the shoot also. It is a good idea to leave a few 
of these on too as it ensures fast formation of secondary growth on 
the new plant. Clean and trim (in that order) the base of the cutting 
and place in a jar with about a half to 1 inch of water or 
alternatively in an airy rooting medium, taking care to keep moist, 
cool and humid. Be careful with temperature and do not be tempted to 
give the cuttings bottom heat or they will rot. It is best to keep 
them as cool as possible, say 50 - 55 deg F.
The best time to take cuttings is in the early spring when the new 
shoots are about 2 - 3 inches long but for those who want to try you 
could take some right after the first summer flowering. This will 
have the advantage of thinning out the second flush and give you a 
little practice for the main event but be warned, you will have to 
find a really cool place.
We are taking cuttings (in New Zealand) now and I will have some 
photographs scanned shortly and posted on our web site 
(http://www.delphinium.co.nz) along with more comprehensive 
instructions in a week or so.

Rather than cuttings probably the most important issue (with you 
Northern Hemisphere folk) for delphiniums right now is to decide when 
to cut back after flowering, how to do this and what care to give the 
plants at this stage. We cut right back to ground level here and take 
care not to overwater in the following few weeks until the new shoots 
are well away. This helps prevent crown rot. Some people have 
different methods that work for them and Tom Turpin had good comments 
in this respect.
 I am keen to hear of other methods, what works for you and what does 
not. I am enjoying your comments.
English type delphiniums really are far superior to Pacific Giants 
and for those of you who have not yet tried them ... you ain't seen 
nothing yet!!!

Terry Dowdeswell
18 Henderson Ave
Tuakau, New Zealand
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Terry@delphinium.co.nz
http://www.delphinium.co.nz
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