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Re: frittilaria seed


Linda<horseyhay@protec.net>wrote:
> To: seeds-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: frittilaria seed
> Date: July 15, 1997 11:10 AM
> 
> Has anyone propagated Frittilaria from seed? I have some seed and would
> like to try it. Any tips? Is this even possible? Thanks for your help.
> Zone 7/8 PNW WA

The best tips I can give for growing Fritillarias from seed are to sow
fresh seeds and to be patient. don't let your growing medium dry out while
you wait for germination, which can often take up to a year or more. they
do not require cold stratification, but a pre-sowing soak in water can
help. Fritillaria meleagris is the easiest from seed, indeed it often
self-sows in the U.K. and the Pacific Northwest. If you cannot sow right
away, store the seeds in the Freezer in a plastic bag. I've never had any
success with seed exchange or purchased Fritillaria seeds, but seeds I've
collected from my own plants ( F. meleagris, F. imperealis, F. pallida)
have germinated. I'm still growing them on,  since many Fritillaries take
several years before they flower ( about 7 years for the Crown imperials!)

Best of Luck!

Bernadette
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