Author Topic: Swan River Daisy (Read 5789 times)

Georgie · « **on:** May 19, 2008, 20:25:14 »

Has anyone else tried growing these plants from seed? I got mine free with a gardening magazine and decided to give them a go. They were sown on 5 April on a sunny window sill and they are still only about 2" (5cm) tall. I've never know an anuual to be so slow. Is it me?

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star · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2008, 20:51:10 »

I tried them many years ago, if I remember I had no success at all :(

Georgie · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2008, 20:56:21 »

oh :(

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Amazin · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2008, 23:49:43 »

I've found many of my seedlings to be slow this year - I put it down to nerves.

;D

Georgie · « **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2008, 10:56:21 »

LOL. ;D

I must admit that the Heliotrope seeds you sent me are also on the slow side but I expect that with perennials.

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Tee Gee · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2008, 13:30:15 »

I haven't grown them for a bit but this is how I grew them when I did; http://tinyurl.com/692rgs

I think the 'slowness' of growth is mainly down to light levels, they have been somewhat low up until recently.

I have noticed mine have grown more in the last 7-10 days with the sunlight and longer days.

So it is a fairly natural thing, the only cure is putting them where they get the best light, but there lies the problem!! all plants want this so it is a case of priorities.

Georgie · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2008, 16:36:38 »

Thanks for that TG. They have a prime spot so I guess I'll just have to be patient.

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greenstar · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2008, 20:40:07 »

I'm growing them for the first time this year too, Georgie, and yes, mine are still tiny.

Hey ho...

Georgie · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2008, 20:53:33 »

Shall we have a race then Greenstar? First one to get a flower gets to choose the forfeit. ;D

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flowerofshona2007 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2008, 21:49:31 »

Snap im growing them for the first time, dad grew them evey year so fingers crossed they do well, there about 3" so far ;D

ninnyscrops · « **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2008, 21:56:01 »

Having a go too for the first time. Mine have just got first true leaves appearing. They're in the greenhouse in a pottery pot. :)

Amazin · « **Reply #11 on:** May 21, 2008, 00:10:14 »

Count me in, though mine are only around 2" tall. :'(

Georgie · « **Reply #12 on:** May 21, 2008, 17:20:00 »

Oooh, this is going to be so exciting. ;D

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greenstar · « **Reply #13 on:** May 21, 2008, 20:43:15 »

Mine aren't even that big, Amazin. Think I might be about to lose out here...That's assuming they're still there and haven't been eaten by the slimey ones. Must go and check them in the morning.

Georgie · « **Reply #14 on:** June 20, 2008, 20:44:54 »

Progress report time. Mine have been moved into the mini greenhouse. The biggest is now about 4" tall I guess and I have just pinched it out. At this rate I reckon they might be in flower at Christmas. ;)

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greenstar · « **Reply #15 on:** June 22, 2008, 20:34:29 »

Ooh - mine have got buds! But then they seem to have had buds for a wee while now...so we'll wait and see if they ever flower.

This has got to be the slowest race ever!

Georgie · « **Reply #16 on:** July 05, 2008, 22:47:07 »

Well, Greenstar, any news?

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ninnyscrops · « **Reply #17 on:** July 06, 2008, 22:18:16 »

Lots of lovely frilly leaves here, but no buds yet :'(

Georgie · « **Reply #18 on:** July 06, 2008, 22:27:52 »

Quote from: ninnyscrops on July 06, 2008, 22:18:16

Lots of lovely frilly leaves here, but no buds yet :'(

Same here Nins.

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greenstar · « **Reply #19 on:** July 07, 2008, 21:55:55 »

Just back from the plot, and I have a flower - nearly. It's sort of half unfurled - looks pretty, but not really very remarkable yet. I'm hoping they'll be a bit more noticeable when they're properly out. The ones that are flowering are in pots - the plants that I put in the border are still at the budding stage.

Do I win? :)

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Author Topic: Swan River Daisy (Read 5789 times)