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| I know sedums are so easy to start from clippings, but was wondering if anyone has ever tried growing them from seed saved from hybrid varieties.
I received in a plant that a member had grown from 'saved' Neon sedum seed. I have a Neon plant I bought and the one that is grown from saved Neon seed is even cooler than the actual Hybrid itself. The one grown from saved seed is shorter, and even more vibrant in color, than the Neon plant I purchased. I have had both plants in the ground in the same bed, and under the same circumstances (light, water, mulch, etc) for a couple of years now. So, has anyone grown out saved Hybrid sedum seeds and gotten any really neat new sedums as a result? I see my seldom seen or mentioned Xenox sedum has seed ready. I plan to try wintersowing some of the seed and see what the results are. Sue |
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- Posted by yiorges-z5il (My Page) on Thu, Oct 22, 09 at 9:57
| since a cold period is not needed to germinate sedum winter sowing would not be recomended. also light is required for germination & the seed could be covered during the winter & delay/prevent germination. Finally germination best if soil temperature during the day is 85F & night time temp 70F can not be achieved outside during the winter. Have germinated seed from plants that are hybrids & the results have been mixed. some plants were better others worse. only way to tell is grade the plants 1-2 years after germination. |
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| Thanks for all the great info. I appreciate it. Sue |
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