Re: Delphinium/Aquilegia

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• Date: Tue, 19 Aug 1997 20:55:23 -0700
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I sow my columbine (and foxglove) seeds in 6-packs and then transplant
them.  Indeed, I get a germination and survival factor of close to 100%.

Shelley Jarvis wrote:

> Thanks for the info, would you say to sow in the garden where we want
> them
> or to sew in seed starter and transplant?
>
> At 07:31 AM 8/19/97 -0400, you wrote:
> >Just a reminder to all.  Columbine and Delphinium seed collected now
> and
> >surface sown fresh will yield close to 100% germination.  If allowed
> to
> >dry out and sown in the Spring, the germ. rate is much lower even
> after
> >a period of stratification.
> >
> >It's almost foolproof, and even small seedlings can be transplanted
> >directly to the garden for the winter and all will bloom next summer.
>
> >For those new to the hobby, it's easy, and a cheap source of cut
> flowers
> >next year.
> >
> >Zone 5/6.
> >
> >
> >
> Shelley
> USDA Zone 6A
> Sunset Zone 39
> Detroit

• Re: Delphinium/Aquilegia
• From: Shelley Jarvis <kasandra@cris.com>

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