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| I have only tried to winter sow this once - with no luck - but read that fresh seed works better so that may have been my problem. I'm hoping someone might have a couple seedlings to trade or would try to collect some seeds for me this summer.
I want this specific honeysuckle species for hummingbirds but a cultivar of the same species would work if the flowers are red like 'Alabama Crimson'. This plant is the one I want most from my wish list so you'd make me very happy if you have it to share.
Also have some itty bitty heuchera seedlings from 2007 to trade. |
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| I love this honeysuckle too, bought mine last year from a nursery that specializes in some unusual plants. I do not have any seeds at the moment. (they can be very slow starting from seed or even cuttings. But once started it grows very fast withuot being invasive. Cuttings of honeysuckle are easiest from new growth. (Before it turns woody) My old growth is starting to put spring leaf now, I should have viable cuttings soon. If you don't get any in a month or so let me know, I would love to have some of your heuchera Frances |
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- Posted by christie_sw_mo Z6 (My Page) on Sun, Mar 9, 08 at 10:05
| Thank you Frances! I'm typically unsuccessful with cuttings of anything unless it's something I can just stick in the ground like sedum. lol I might be willing to try. Are you going to root some cuttings yourself? You said they can be slow starters. I wonder if it could even get through its first winter in the ground if I start it from seeds or cuttings. |
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| They are very hardy once you get them going. I like to get them planted in the ground as soon as possible after they root even if the location is temporary. I find the survival rate is much better than if I keep them in pots. If the plants are still very small and the root systems not well developed, plant pot and all in the ground, mulch well and cover with a gallon nusery pot when it goes dormant for winter. (I have to put a brick on top of the pot to keep it from blowing away) You probably get more winter weather than I do, so your plant is likely to go completely dormant in winter. Snow will actually insulate your pot and plant. I may try a few cuttings and will post here when I have some if you think you might like to give it a try. Frances. |
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- Posted by pinkysplants_2008 5B (My Page) on Mon, Sep 22, 08 at 21:51
| I would be interested in trading for some of the Beaded Jewelry I make: To make your JEWELRY I need to know: If you have some of your own beads I can do that too!! I can also make dangle earrings!!! I have made a bunch for the local animal shelter and HIV/AIDS fundraisers in town. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Jewelry I have made
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