Re: tiarella seed starting

Hi Kay,
    Just to echo Marge on tiarella seed. Collect now, sow very soon. Sooner the
better for germination rates. Surface sow, cover lightly with granite grit, water
from the bottom up, drain and place pots in the shade. Most will be up and of
decent size going into this winter. If not, leave them there over winter. Will
happen for sure next spring. I use flats for mine and pick them out to pot up in
4" once they have three or more nice leaves of good size.
    Gene Bush     Southern Indiana    Zone 6a     Munchkin Nursery
          around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com     http://www.munchkinnursery.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Kay Dye <Kdye1@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: [SG] tiarella seed starting


> 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
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