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Posted by Marvins 9 (eldustokid@webtv.net) on Sun, Jul 6, 03 at 11:52
| I punched in everlasting daisies on the net & 4,000 articals from Aussies appeared...I guess nobody from America is growing them,,I ordered 4 pacs of seeds from S. Africa..3 of'um were fall plantings 1 was spring...Do i treat the seeds before planting or what?.hep me,hep me.....Marvin |
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RE: Texan needs help growin everlasting daisies...
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| Throw seeds on very sandy soil in late winter/early spring. Rake in lightly. That's it. You now are an expert on growing everlasting daisies. Robyn |
RE: Texan needs help growin everlasting daisies...
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Hi Tex. Some genera of everlastings are annuals and others are perennial plants. What they all seem to have in common is their love of Poor Sandy Soil. I don't know much about Texas weather, but they seem to like winter rains and a hot summer drought. If you have severe frosts in winter, try to sow them in early spring when most of the frosts are over. Then, as Robyn6014 says, sow the seed on the surface and carefully rake them in and keep them moist until they mature.
Wishing you growing success
Jim |
RE: Texan needs help growin everlasting daisies...
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| Marvin, sow the seeds in spring where they are to bloom, in full sunshine and well-drained soil. All climates suit. Water the young plants well. When they are established they are drought resistant. To dry the flowers, pick them just as they are opening and hang the bunches in a warm, dry place. Cheers, Rosewater. P.S. Don't know where in Texas you live, but Austin is one of Adelaide's sister cities. :) |
RE: Texan needs help growin everlasting daisies...
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Marvin, any chance you could give some reciprocal information on growing lisyanthus - which I know I mispelt and hope I am not wrong in thinking come from Texas. We get seedlings here but I have never had much success with them.
Re:Rosewater's comments about Austin, it is also one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Cathy |
RE: Texan needs help growin everlasting daisies...
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| Cathy, I know it's been six months since you asked, but I did find a reference to Lisyanthus -- Perhaps it will help? There are pictures, so you might at least be able to tell if this is the plant you have. Alli |
Here is a link that might be useful: Lisyanthus/Chelonanthus
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