Re: tiarella seed starting
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] tiarella seed starting
- From: M* T*
- Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 02:35:21 -0400
Kay,
Kristl Walek of Gardens North Seed posted the following in May of
1999, either on this list or Perennials or another - my saved message
doesn't tell me. Hope she does not mind the quotes, but figured,
considering what she says, you need to know pdq.
"Tiarella is an ephemeral seed (of sorts)....Seed is a very easy warm
germinator in high percentages for approximately 4-6 months after
collection (depending on species)...While you will still be able to
obtain meager germination from seed older than this, it is in fact,
very
meager....as viability drops dramatically."
"We have just collected all our T. cordifolia & polyphylla and
collection
of T. wherryi is ongoing...these are being sent out to our seed
customers immediately upon collection with instructions to sow
immediately. The seedlings will germinate very quickly & be large
enough
by fall to overwinter."
"So, collect your seed & sow immediately in a flat... If you are not
certain if the seed is ripe, simply pinch the tiny seed "pouch"
sideways
& peek inside. The seeds are tiny and black."
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
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> From: Kay Dye <Kdye1@AOL.COM>
> Date: Saturday, July 29, 2000 10:53 PM
>
> I purchased two new tirarellas: Herronwood Mist and Iron
Butterfly.
> As I was deadheading them I noticed black shiny seed dropping out
and decided
> I should try to save some and maybe start it indoors. My books
don't seem to
> mention anything that makes it sound difficult, except they are a
little
> vague about a cool period before sowing. Can I sow them now, or
should I
> just put them into an envelope and plant them in the fall when I
plant my
> hosta seed? Has anyone tried tiarella seed with success? Thanks
for your
> help.
> Kay Dye
