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[SHADEGARDENS] New Member

Charles, I'm hoping some folks on our robin will have answers to your
questions.  I know we have primrose experts! I love the balloon flower,
too...I have them among the hostas as a companion plant.  This plant adds a
touch of "magic", I think.

Yes, plant costs certainly do add up in a hurry!  I know many sources for
beautiful daylilies for $5 and under!  Older varieties, yet perform just as
well and just as lovely as the newest ones. JOAN SENIOR (Durio '77) is just
about the whitest white you can find, and a double fan is in this price
range. This one is the most dependable bloomers I have....with large 6"
blooms.

I hope you will learn the ins and outs of growing plants from seed here.
You didn't mention where you live...USDA zone?  Are you sowing your seeds
outdoors, or inside?  There are many facets to this perplexing, yet
rewarding, hobby! Some seeds require stratification (cold treatment) to
germinate, some don't. Sometimes the seeds may not germinate for a variety
of reasons. Daylily seeds are usually easily germinated, but it's best to
squeeze them to check for firmness (the soft ones are not viable). And it's
a good idea to soak them for 24 hours in a solution of Clorox (or any
household bleach) and water at 1 ounce bleach per gallon of water.  This
may prevent rotting or other problems. Sterile containers and soil will
help a lot, too!

Hope you find solutions soon!
If you have any more questions just ask.

Sherryl - Norman, OK zone 7a

>From: doral25000@juno.com (Charles E Bullard)
>
>Hello  Sherryl,
>
>Yes I love shade gardening to I have hosta's and periwinkles. The
>periwinkle is my favorite shade plant or flower although it doesn't
>perform well in the shade but still it's a beauty to see in fact mine are
>in bloom now.
>
>I notice that you like the daylilies too I ordered 3 Blackeye Stella's
>and the costed me $39.00 since I have a few neighbors I get some nice
>flowers from them I also have a freind that has a greenhouse and over the
>past 2 years he's given me several hundred dollars worth of flowers. Aunt
>gave me an amaryllis I hope I spelled that right! I'm a lousey speller I
>just got into the daylillies last year. I planted some primroses seeds
>and only one survied. Could you tell me why I lost the rest? And I
>planted some daylilly seeds they never produced and growth. I also
>ordered some balloon flowers I gave them to my friend with the greenhouse
>so he could get them to grow for me.
>
>Charles
>
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