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| three years going I have tried to start these as WS - no luck -
please someone tell me you actually got them to grow! |
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| Lynda has done helenium, though I don't know what kind. Karen |
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- Posted by silverkelt Z5b/Southern Maine (My Page) on Tue, Aug 31, 10 at 11:19
| Ive tried them as well 2-3 times.. and nothing. I tried some of the helena mix from swallowtail this year and recieved excellent germination from them. So I dont know whats up, I wasnt expecting mardi gras exactly as I believe thats a f1 plant or something.. but I was expecting some germination with some interesting kiddo's I find the helena mix (I think its Helenium Autumnale) to be rather smaller flowers on it, even if they are pretty. I likethe big flowering helenium. If anyone knows a better source for these let us know. Thanks Silverkelt
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| I added my name to this list and received her address. http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/exseed/msg080733193570.html?9 Don |
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- Posted by irisheyes66 6a, KS (My Page) on Tue, Aug 31, 10 at 16:46
| I've collected seeds from my Mardi Gras plants (purchased from a local greenhouse) for several years now, and not had luck with germination in any batch :-( This helenium is one of the strongest performers I have--it just flourishes in any conditions! Would definitely love to see WS success with it! |
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| I've always sown my heleniums in the summer - not by plan, but that's when I had seed on hand. Seeds sown by early June will bloom first year. Lynda |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sat, Sep 4, 10 at 2:01
| Some hybrids, such as Verbascum 'Southern Charm' are said to produce non-viable seeds. Wonder if that's the case with this particular Helenium? I, too, sowed seeds for this received in a trade, and had zero germination. It looks gorgeous in the catalogs. Maybe one day I'll break down and order one from Bluestone Perennials ... Bonnie |
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- Posted by just1morehosta 5 (My Page) on Sat, Sep 4, 10 at 16:27
| I tryed also, nothing for me either cAROL |
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- Posted by sweetannie4u midOK_z6b/7a (My Page) on Wed, Feb 23, 11 at 1:03
| I got some seeds from a friend and going to try them this year. I've grown Lollipop with great success. It comes back all by itself too. As for Verbascum 'Southern Charm', mine self-seeds and comes back every year. Maybe it's your soil type. They are both natives of the Plains States (Prairies), so prefer soil that has a neutral pH or higher (more alkaline). If you have acid soil, add in some wood ashes or lime to the soil where you grow them. They love it. I give all my prairie-type flowers a good dose of wood ashes every Spring. Hope this helps. |
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