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RE: Cut Flowers - Small chilli - 08-07-2021
I’ve just discovered alstroemeria can grow on Mull. There were lots of them in the garden I visited last weekend. I want some of them. After some research they grow best from being split / root cuttings. They can be very hit & miss from seed and don’t work from stem cuttings.
RE: Cut Flowers - Scarlet - 08-07-2021
(08-07-2021, 10:09 AM)mcdood Wrote: Cut from the plot this morning, Alstromeria, Dahlias and Chrysanth. I'm new to putting flowers in a vase, won't be so bold as to call it flower arranging. I'm sure it will be rearranged when the good lady returns homeI like the plonked in a vase look - I'm just for the flowers!I don't like the over arranged look. I've been toying with trying Alstromerias! I may have to give them a go.
RE: Cut Flowers - JJB - 08-07-2021
^^^ Ah well, that's me out, I don't know anyone with some. I could buy a plant of course..........nah, don't be daft, that costs money, but then again I haven't spent my competition prize yet.
RE: Cut Flowers - mcdood - 08-07-2021
I can aim to shove some seeds in the swap of this one, doubt the new ones will flower this year. Anyone had any success with Alstromeria seed?
RE: Cut Flowers - mcdood - 08-07-2021
Found this, the author tried several methods and this was the best.
Sowing time is from mid winter to mid spring.
Fill 3in (8cm) pots with a moist, soil-less potting compost.
Sow about three seeds ¼in (5mm) deep in each.
Wrap the pots in polythene to retain moisture.
Place sowings in a temperature of 70F(21C).
After three weeks move to the main compartment of a refrigerator, which will be at about 40F (5C), for three weeks.
Return to warmth at approximately 70F (21C).
Germination will commence in a further 10 to 14 days.
here's the full article https://www.thompson-morgan.com/alstroemerias-article
ignore that it's on T&M, we don't like them
RE: Cut Flowers - Scarlet - 09-07-2021
I would love to give it a go!
RE: Cut Flowers - mcdood - 11-07-2021
You can get a bit carried away with this cut flower lark.
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This is the Alstroemeria on the plot if anyone is interested.
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Farendwoman - Farendwoman - 11-07-2021
Achillea, clary, cornflowers, lysimachia and a bit of golden rod foliage
RE: Cut Flowers - Scarlet - 11-07-2021
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A couple of simple ones from me
RE: Cut Flowers - Veggie - 17-07-2021
Alstromeria offer https://www.gardeningexpress.co.uk/alstroemeria-indian-summer-hardy-peruvian-lily?fbclid=IwAR0CW8r_kAujX7IPlxKuJoAxXYuc6eOHSLnP09kkwRT1t3XOti3lJKVtRks