Re: Collecting seeds
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Collecting seeds
- From: l*@teamzeon.com
- Date: Mon, 4 Oct 1999 09:43:57 -0400
From: Valerie Lowery@ZEON on 10/04/99 09:43 AM
Let the seed pod dry on the plant to ensure maturity of the seeds. Keep in
mind, however, that you may not get any viable seeds from certain plants.
Some are sterile hybrids while others will set seeds, but will not produce
babies that are identical to the parent. Variegated hostas readily come to
mind as an example. The seeds will most likely produce green-leaved
hostas. The only way for the home gardener to ensure variegated leaves is
to divide the mother plant into smaller ones.
Another thing to keep in mind is that reproducing from seeds will take some
patience. Most perennials will not bloom from seed for at least two years
-- some more. If you want results immediately, you may just want to take
cuttings or divisions. It varies from plant to plant. I would recommend
that you go to your local library and get some books specifically on plant
propagation. You can then see the best methods for the plants you have in
your garden and also the best time to do it.
Good luck!
Val in KY
zone 6a
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