fredag den 4. januar 2013

Bestilling af de første frø

For første gang i år vil jeg kaste mig ud i at så kuldespirende planter. Nemlig eryngium som jeg finder meget smukke (billedet m.f.) og har set både i de engelsker haver og også i smukke buketter. Så nu er de bestilt og snart på vej!


Desuden har målet været at få bestilt nogle digitalis, da min erfaring har været at de frø fra 'Camelot lavender' jeg selv har taget fra planten ikke altid giver samme smukke farve igen. Herudover har jeg bestilt en lys, cremefarvet digitalis til det kommende måneskinsbed.


Forklaringerne herunder samt billederne er fra Thompson & Morgans internationale hjemmeside, som er den, der skal i brug, når man skal have frø sendt til Danmark.


Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Cream'
Foxglove 'Dalmatian Cream' F1 Hybrid
Digitalis purpurea



Hardy Biennial

Flowers in: May,June,July
Sowing Months: January, February, March, April, May, June
Germination : Easy
Aftercare : Easy
Position: sun or semi shade, dappled shade
Height : 50cm
Spread : 40cm

NEW in 2013. Exquisitely simple white blooms with rich purple spotted interiors make a sophisticated summer display. Foxglove ‘Dalmation Cream’ produces well branched, compact, dwarf plants that flower surprisingly quickly in their first year from sowing. The upright flower spikes of this superb cottage garden perennial are ideal for adding height to the back of borders or planting en masses for an enchanting, informal bedding scheme. 

Sow ‘Dalmation’, the fastest flowering foxglove from seed, and you’ll be enjoying its stunning flowers in only 16 weeks! Well branched and compact, attractive dwarf plants produce good quality flower spikes in all three colours. Each flower trumpet sports the ‘spots’ that give Dalmation its name.

Sowing Instructions:
UK-site: Sow Foxglove seeds from January to May on the surface of a good seed compost, and cover with a light sprinkling of compost of vermiculite. Place in a propagator at a temperature of 18-25C (64-77F) or seal the seed tray inside a polythene bag until after germination, which usually takes 14-30 days. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged and do not exclude light, as this helps germination.
International site: Sow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays and cover with a very light sprinkling of vermiculite. Seal container inside a polythene bag and keep at a temperature of between 18-29ºC (65-85ºF). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination usually takes 14-30 days. When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays. Height: 40-50cm.
Aftercare:
Plant out when plants are large enough, or over winter plants in a cold frame and plant out the following spring after all risk of frost has passed, 30-45cm (12-18-in) apart. For best results, provide any ordinary, well-drained soil in part shade.
Caution:
Toxic if eaten



Digitalis 'Camelot lavender'Foxglove 'Camelot Lavender' F1 Hybrid
Digitalis




Hardy Perennial

Flowers in : Early Summer
Germination : Easy
Aftercare : Easy
Ideal for : Borders
Special Features : Flowers in 1st Year
Height: 90-120cm (3-4ft).
The first ever F1 Hybrid Foxglove! Spectacular plants that reliably flower in the first year, with another heavy flush of flowers in the second year. Uniform plants with high quality flower spikes in a rich carousel of colour as the speckled, jewel-like blooms open all around the stout stems, giving more impact than ever before! Ideal for shady beds and borders. Prefers any well-drained soil in part shade.

Sowing Instructions:
Sow April to June. Sow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays and cover with a very light sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Seal container inside a polythene bag and keep at a temperature of between 15-20C (59-68F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination usually takes 14 to 30 days.

Growing Instructions:
When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3 inch) pots or trays. Plant out after all risk of frost, 60cm (24 inches) apart.
Aftercare:
For best results, provide any ordinary, well-drained soil in part shade. Always ensure good drainage, mulch plants with compost in autumn.
Caution:
Toxic if eaten



Eryngium 'Blue Lace'
Eryngium alpinum Blue Lace













Hardy Perennial
Sowing time: February to July.
Flowers in : Summer
Germination : Experience Useful
Aftercare : Easy
Ideal for : Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers
Height: 85cm (34in).
A spectacular alpinum selection with impressive long lasting clear violet-blue terminal flower heads on stunning blue stems. Makes an eye-catching addition to any border, and an attractive cut flower.
Sowing Instructions:
Pre-chill seed. Sow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Cover with a fine sprinkling of vermiculite. After sowing, seal container inside a polythene bag and place at a temperature of 15-21C (60-70F) for 3-6 weeks. Then, place the container and bag into a refrigerator (not freezer) for a further 3-6 weeks. After this cold period return container to 15-21C (60-70F). Germination can be slow and erratic. Examine container regularly and carefully transplant individual seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays. If germination has not occurred within this period, then repeat the cycle as shown above.
Growing Instructions:
Grow young plants on in a cold frame before planting out the following spring 30-45cm (12-18in) apart in rich, light well-drained soil in full sun.

4 kommentarer:

  1. Ja en skøn tid med frøjagt og nye planer venter forude ;o)

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  2. Hvor spændende.
    Jeg har også købt mine første frø og glæder mig til at komme igang.

    Dog er jeg meget i tvivl om vintersåning så ved ikke om jeg venter eller vover..

    God weekend

    Mvh Tine Vogt
    www.haveglaeder.blogspot.dk

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  3. Ja, når så-tiden nærmer sig blomstrer vi have-mennesker rigtig op igen.
    Jeg har også været igang med at så kuldekimere. Jeg var så heldig at få en lille pose med frø af Tibets blå valmue. Dem såede jeg lige før jul og de står nu fryser derude i drivhuset. Jeg er så spændt på, om jeg kan få det til at lykkes.

    God weekend og hilsner fra Mettes Have

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  4. Dejligt! Held og lykke med såningen :-)

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