Re: LISIANTHUS
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: LISIANTHUS
- From: P* T*
- Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 21:57:40 -0600
Hi Dee Ann,
I am far from an expert on germinating from seed, but was successful with
Lisianthus (Eustoma or prairie gentian), even though Thompson and Morgan
rate this as "challenging" to germinate. It is a half-hardy annual, so
probably won't overwinter. These are great plants for cutting. They take
some time to grow so plan to start in January to obtain a plant that will
bloom all summer. I used a simple set up with soiless mix, a plastic dome,
and fluorescent lights. I also have had good luck with Digitalis and
Delphinium, although the Delphiniums were easier to germinate than they were
to keep going once I planted them. :-)
Patty Tam
zone 4, Golden Valley, MN
>Do any of you who like to germinate your own seeds, plant " Lisianthus"?
>and have you had successful results?
>>Another plant I have been really pleased with is Scabiosa (pin cushion)
>even though we have had several heavy frosts it is still blooming (as are
>the alyssum) Have any of you had luck growing this from seed?
>
>What about "monkshood"Aconitum-- foxglove Digitalis--or Delphinium
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