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Digitalis-Hollyhock

Marian,
I collect seeds of digitalis and columbine (I don't have hollyhocks as
of now) and start them within days in 6-packs saved over the years and
reused time and again.  In about 8 weeks I move them to 4" pots and in
another 8 weeks they go into their permanent position in the yard.  This
way I get as many plants as I want.  They will flower in the next spring
and summer.  I also scatter a few seeds in wild areas of the yard where
I want to imitate nature and get a mixed flower bed.

I live in California so I don't need to start these plants indoors.
Other tender plants I have to start indoors, like marigolds, begonias,
salvias, etc.  These I also start in 6-packs about 8 weeks before I put
them out.

If you live in a cold winter area, yes, I would collect the seeds and
start them indoors.  The sooner, the better.  Good luck!

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Alex Teller
E-mail: alextell@pacbell.net
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