Hi. I have a sheltered shady spot and I'm tempted to try this gorgeous climber. The only problem is that it will have to be grown in a pot. I know it's not an 'easy' plant and that seeds/plants are expensive. Should I give it a go or am I doomed to failure?
G xx
Just in case anyone is interested, I've managed to find out some more information about this plant. According to Thompson and Morgan, it makes an ideal pot plant.  :) What's more, as their offer this season is 'your most expensive packet of seed free', I haven't had to pay a penny for it!  ;D
G xx
Go for it Georgie....it's a beautiful plant ;D ;D ;D ;D
Oooh, have you got one Agapanthus? Any idea how long it will take to flower from seed?
G xx
No I hav'nt Georgie but have seen them and they are stunning...sorry could'nt help more :D
Oh well, I'll let you know how I get on, then. :)
G xx
Have you got a pic, G? I'm intrigued!! Have tried lots of climbers from seed, love them, but not sure if I'm thinking of the one you mean? Lottie
Hi Lottie. Try this link:
http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=lapageria+rosea&ie=ISO-8859-1&hl=en&btnG=Search+Images
G xx
OOo yes G!! Know it...haven't tried it though!! But a house I go to has it all the way up the front, and it looks stunning! Has been there years, gets lots of ooos and ahhhs from passers by! Go on ,gal! Give it a go!! And if you have any spare....... ;D ;D ;D
I get a whopping great five seeds in the packet but if more than 2 germiante you are welcome to my spares. :D
G xx
G forgot to say!! Hold fire on ordering, may be able to get you some. It had huge seed pods on it, loads of them, but no idea how viable they'd be. If you like will ask him, he's nice man, bound to say yes, am bit slow this PM!!!
Lottie
Scroll back dear, they are all ready on order from T&M!!! Nice idea though, thanks for the offer.
G xx
You can get them from Chilterns seeds as well for £5.32 per packet of 5.
http://www.edirectory.co.uk/chilternseeds/pages/moreinfo.asp?recordid=31511290&cid=211
I was sorely tempted, but they don't appear to be scented (boo hoo!)Â Â :-[
Oh come on Amazin, you want beautiful flowers, climbing ability and scent in full shade? ;)
G xx
Wot - no fruit?
;D
Hey folks. The seed arrived today and guess what? Two little foils in one paper packet an a whopping 16 seeds, not 5, and all for free. :D I've got 6 seeds soaking in tepid water at the moment and now have 2 packets of 5 seeds spare for the first two takers.
G xx
Georgie,
have pm'd you. ;)
Right oh. Just one packet left now. :)
G xx