Re: Clematis
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- Subject: Re: Clematis
- From: G*
- Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 09:19:25 -0400
Hello Jean,
Often the only way to get your hands on a special Clematis species is to
obtain seeds. I collect Clematis seeds from my species and some hybrids on
occasion each year here. Watch for the seeds heads to turn 'fuzzy' looking.
Gently squeeze the seed head between your fingers. I do emphasize gently.
You do not want to force. If the seeds separate from the head and fall into
the palm of your hand they are ready. You will get the knack of watching
them and knowing about when they are ready.
An individual seed will somewhat resemble human seamen with the head and
long tail. The head should be plump and tan or brown on most. Break off the
tail and surface sow in sterile medium. Cover with granite chicken grit and
place in an open cold frame to weather over until next spring. You should
have germination next spring or the following year. Sometimes they will
take 2 years to germinate. You are then 3 years from first blooms in many
cases.
Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
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> From: Jean Carpenter <backhoe@scan.missouri.org>
> Subject: Re: Clematis
> Date: Sunday, June 20, 1999 4:11 PM
>
> I want to try to germinate seed from my "Multi-Blue"Clematis. Does anyone
> have any experience or knowledge on the seed gathering, rate of
germination
> success, temperature, time, etc..... Any help or information would be
> appreciated. Thanks, Jean
>
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