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Fri, Oct 19, 12 at 20:50
| Absolutely love this & would love to know what it's called.... assuming it is some variety of Astilbe, growing in shaded garden area. Also, if anyone has experience with collecting Astilbe seed (how/what/when?) or growing them from seed (do these come true from seed?), I would very much appreciate any info you could share!(if not, I will try the seed forum, thanks anyway!) |
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| Yes, astilbe. More than one red kind being grown. Normally acquired by gardeners as plants rather than seeds. |
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| I save seed from Astilbes and also grow them from seed. Snip off the seed head when it is brown, then place it on a paper plate inside to dry further. When it is dry I usually run my fingers along the stem to remove the "pods", or tap the seed head on the paper plate. The seeds are like dust. I then wintersow them. One thing-they might not come true from seed but it is fun to see what you get:-) Rhonda |
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- Posted by Thedecoguy South West 9 (My Page) on Sat, Oct 20, 12 at 0:34
| Hi , one of the best over here is Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal' |
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- Posted by w1ldflower 5 (My Page) on Sat, Oct 20, 12 at 2:54
| Thanks everyone! Great info! Can't hurt to try it. :) |
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