Re: Delphinium cuttings

At 09:34 AM 3/14/98 +1100, Dowdeswell wrote:
>
>This is a reminder that early spring is a great time for taking 
>cuttings of your favourite delphinium varieties. Young shoots grow 
>quickly at this time of year and depending on your location, could 
>well be ready to take. Those of you who grow "English Type Hybrids" 
>could well have some fine plants well worth propagating.
>There are photographs of the process at 
>http://delphinium.co.nz/cuttings.htm where you can also find many 
>other culture notes and hybrid seed for sale.
>
>Terry Dowdeswell

Hi Terry,  I have just finished (2 weeks ago) propagating my 3rd year clumps
of English hybrid Delphiniums exactly as you describe and my cuttings are
looking very good!  I am SO pleased.  I ordered seed from you in February I
believe and am ready to sow it now.  Can't wait to see what new and
beautiful colors and color combinations I will have.
          There seems to be a huge difference of opinion as to whether or
not Delphinium seed needs stratification.  When I posed the question to the
seeds list a month or two ago, the response was equally divided.  50% said
just sow it and put on 70 F bottom heat and 50% said pre chill the seed in
the fridge first (everyone said a different length of time).  Acknowledging
that there is always more than one right way to do anything, I would
appreciate having your expert opinion before I begin.   
Marilyn Dube'
NATURAL DESIGN PLANTS
Hardy Perennials, Choice Tropicals
Portland, Oregon


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