elainev
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Post by elainev on Apr 30, 2021 10:53:26 GMT -5
Took only about 4 days for the Hibiscus "Pink Swirl" seeds to germinate. I put them into Jiffy Pots and now I'm hardening them off for the garden (in ground). These things have flowers the size of dinner plates. I bought the seeds from Burpee and only put 1 per seed pod. All 6 germinated. That's good because the packet is only 15 seeds.
I put some cuttings from a viburnum into the AG seed starter tray yesterday. Trying to root some in my EarthBox too. Hope something roots somewhere! I tried rooting viburnum last fall and every cutting failed. After some study on the net, I learned to take viburnum cuttings in the late spring/early summer. Heck, I didn't know anything rooted from spring cuttings. Live and learn.
I had some yellow zinnia seeds that were sent to me free, so I planted 8 of those yesterday.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Apr 30, 2021 11:37:22 GMT -5
I love those hibiscus. I had some when we lived in south Georgis. I miss them.
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Apr 30, 2021 12:00:56 GMT -5
Our neighbors had hibiscus along the back fence, down in CA. We got the dropped blossoms and would rush to get rid of them, in case one of the dogs took an interest! They are pretty, but not suited to the PNW.
Glad you are having luck! Your garden sounds lovely!
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Apr 30, 2021 12:02:39 GMT -5
I love them. They are so pretty.
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hakaku
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Never enough plants!
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Post by hakaku on Apr 30, 2021 14:08:14 GMT -5
I love these. I have a bunch in the yard and also started a few seedlings in pots this year as well. Not sure where I'm gonna plant them all but that's future me's problem  |
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Apr 30, 2021 14:45:34 GMT -5
I love these. I have a bunch in the yard and also started a few seedlings in pots this year as well. Not sure where I'm gonna plant them all but that's future me's problem 
What a wonderful dilemma!
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Post by Quantum on Apr 30, 2021 15:00:41 GMT -5
I just purchased some hibiscus seeds from Parks. Will start them in my AG, because I can!  |
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elainev
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Post by elainev on Apr 30, 2021 15:07:48 GMT -5
Thank you. I love flowers, but I'm 70 years old now and can't put the sweat into it like I once did. I moved about 10 years ago and had to start from scratch. This is the viburnum I'm trying to root
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maskedsonnet
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Post by maskedsonnet on Apr 30, 2021 16:11:45 GMT -5
My goodness, your garden is BEAUTIFUL!!
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Apr 30, 2021 18:20:03 GMT -5
I'll say!!! Very beautiful! You have that green thumb thing!!  |
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hakaku
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Never enough plants!
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Post by hakaku on Apr 30, 2021 18:30:34 GMT -5
Wow your garden is absolutely stunning! And what a great view with the water behind as well!
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Apr 30, 2021 18:44:39 GMT -5
elainev , f I drove by your place, I would stop, stare, and soak in the beauty. It looks like a botanical garden display!
Thank you for posting those pictures.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on May 1, 2021 10:32:38 GMT -5
I just purchased some hibiscus seeds from Parks. Will start them in my AG, because I can!
Ah, the feeling of power!  |
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