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Passiflora

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 8:18 pm
by kata
Any suggestions will be welcomed,

The seed arrived today, best way to germinate them.
Best compost mix.

Thanks!
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Re: Passiflora

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:56 pm
by fern Rob
No idea but it looks a fantastic plant.

Re: Passiflora

Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:24 am
by kata
Its a beauty Rob, thats why I want to get it right.

Even send seed out if anyone is great at germination...maybe Redsquirrel would.

Thanks!

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Re: Passiflora

Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:47 am
by fern Rob
Where did you get the seeds from?

Re: Passiflora

Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 2:41 pm
by kata
Here Rob,

http://www.plant-world-seeds.com

PASSIFLORA ALATA
1 packet @ £3.90 each = £3.90

Shipping: £1.90
Total: £5.80

I got them in two days.

Its still an unopened envelope... :lol:

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Re: Passiflora

Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 3:20 pm
by fern Rob
Thanks for the link.
How long do the seeds last?

Re: Passiflora

Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 4:21 pm
by kata
No Idea Rob, never sown Passiflora before.

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I just opened the envelope and I have bought from them before, same as last time I got a free seed Hollyhock mix.

Cover seeds of this Passiflora lightly in Spring, preferred month. Sow between 15 - 20 C degrees. Protect in winter from freezing.

Re: Passiflora

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:32 am
by otorongo
Here is what I would probably do:
Wash them in H202, scarify, soak in water for 24 hours, sow shallowly in 50:50 perlite/vermiculite in a heated propagator in shade with vents slightly open, keep the medium moist, and pray they're fresh enough to germinate before they damp off.

Re: Passiflora

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 11:01 am
by fieldfest
crumbos! £2 for a plant in morrisons, about 10 types

that one does look fantastic though, good luck

Re: Passiflora

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 2:14 pm
by kata
We don't get such exotic looking one as my one here at Morrisons just the one normal bluey color...

I don't know the name but I am sure you will F.F. Thanks for your time.

otorongo; many thanks, thats very helpful.

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