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Re: Belamcanda

In a message dated 6/17/98 8:12:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, WHTROS@aol.com
writes:

<< 
 G'day, Nancy --
 
 I suspected they were something else BUT wanted so hard to believe they were
 Belamcanda!!  Oh, well.  Now my anticipation & curiosity are super-charged!!!
 Going on a 2-week vacation starting Fri.  Good thing or I will be standing
 over them with a stick  ; )
 
 Since you have little seedlings, can you tell me what magic you used to get
 them going???  I have more seed left & will try again!
 
 Thanx, Barb
  >>

Barb, 
     On any hard seeds like these, I always put them in HOT water and let soak
for 48 hours before sowing.  I had about 95% germination with these seeds.  I
can't remember offhand how long it took them to sprout but I do know that it
wasn't very long.....like a couple of weeks.
     Also, in a previous post, I believe you asked why one would go to the
expense of starting their own seeds.  I do it for two reasons.  First, that is
the only way to get the different plants or varieties that can't be purchased
locally and secondly, there is just something very satisfying and special
about starting out with a tiny little seed and growing it to a beautiful
flower.
 
Good luck with your next attempt!!!
Nancy  /FL
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