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Title: Has anyone got
Post by: rosebud on January 13, 2006, 23:22:14
Any (  here goes i do not know how to spell it) ::)

Verbena Bonaseris? seeds to spare please, i did have some and they have disappeared. Thank you  Rosebud. ;D.
Title: Re: Has anyone got
Post by: flower on January 13, 2006, 23:25:36
there are so many different types which one are u after?
Title: Re: Has anyone got
Post by: rosebud on January 13, 2006, 23:28:50
The tall lanky one   Mauve in colour.
Title: Re: Has anyone got
Post by: MagpieDi on January 13, 2006, 23:39:39
Yep!  Loads!   ;D   Will pop some in the post for you tomorrow Mary!

Di
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Title: Re: Has anyone got
Post by: Amazin on January 14, 2006, 01:56:56
If the seeds don't take, I'll gladly root you up some cuttings - grows like a weed in my garden!
Title: Re: Has anyone got
Post by: rosebud on January 15, 2006, 18:08:02
Thank you folks , Amazing i would like some cuttings to get me started please, Thank you,   Thank you very much Di.  Rosebud
Title: Re: Has anyone got
Post by: Amazin on January 15, 2006, 23:13:18
Gladly, Rosebud - I took some today, they're now in little plant pellets so as soon as they're rooted, I'll let you know and you can PM me your details.
Title: Re: Has anyone got
Post by: rosebud on January 15, 2006, 23:16:42
Thank you very much indeed Amazin.
Title: Re: Has anyone got
Post by: GREENWIZARD on January 16, 2006, 10:01:09
what kind of packaging do you use when sending cuttings by post?
Title: Re: Has anyone got
Post by: reedos on January 16, 2006, 12:11:17
Depends how big they are, I've sent them wrapped in damp newspaper (small) or in a cut in half water bottle which I then tape together again (biggish), then into a little box with a bit of bubble wrap. Seemed to work.
Title: Re: Has anyone got
Post by: Hyacinth on January 16, 2006, 12:33:45
Read on another site........get jumbo straws, cut to required length & slit up one side. Wrap roots in damp tissue & lay in straw. Not tried it myself, tho.

Lishka
Title: Re: Has anyone got
Post by: GREENWIZARD on January 16, 2006, 12:46:12
thanks r & a-m :)
Title: Re: Has anyone got
Post by: Amazin on January 17, 2006, 01:00:25
I save the packaging from other suppliers!
Title: Re: Has anyone got
Post by: Jitterbug on January 23, 2006, 14:17:33
Hello Amazin

Do you think that I can be cheeky and ask for some seeds/cuttings too.  :-[ I am starting a english country cottage garden and this is one of the plants that I have not yet been able to find at any of the plant sales.  I am after the blue/lilac and then I believe there is also a red/pink one? 

Let me know what I can send you in return.
Title: Re: Has anyone got
Post by: flowerlady on January 23, 2006, 18:26:34
Transport using damp kitchen paper, covered with cling film and put down a kitchen paper roll works well for some plants and cuttings!!

BTW - a question

as a matter of interest what do people plant with it?  I have a lovely plant next to Bowles Golden grass and an orange Geum!
Title: Re: Has anyone got
Post by: Amazin on January 25, 2006, 22:38:24
Rosebud, Jitterbug,

The cuttings look to be settling down nicely, BUT! -

On Sunday I spotted some self-seeded babies coming up in the garden!

It was getting dark, though - and nippy -  so I didn't do anything about them.

I'll harvest them this weekend - they might be even quicker than the cuttings.

Either way, I'll let you know when they're good to go.
Title: Re: Has anyone got
Post by: rosebud on January 25, 2006, 23:10:54
Thanks amazin, look forward to hearing from you . ;D
Title: Re: Has anyone got
Post by: Jitterbug on January 26, 2006, 09:11:13
OOhh Goody ::)  Can't wait - good luck.

Jitterbug