Phormium again

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did you see

Found these at davesgarden;

Yes, but it appears to be wholesale. I sent an email yesterday and hope to buy one of each of their bare root cuttings.

thanks

shipping seems extremely steep, considering how easy it is to propagate these.

I found out that in three weeks one of the better garden centers will have a few forms. I'll see what they have. I'm patient.

Janet, do you have seeds? If so I can pay for all shipping and send you some seeds I have for other things.

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Sorry, I didn't bother to collect any seed in 2006. I'll save some next autumn if you like (you'll need to remind me).

I've got two that set seed, one is the big monster purple tenax I described earlier. The other, is P "yellow wave" (I think). However, I've found yellow wave didn't do from seed. They germinated okay but the first leaves were so pale they seemed unable to photosynthesise, and died. Tricolour flowers well but doesn't set seed, wonder why that is.

Janet.

There's about 12 domestic sources for seeds and plants on ebay.

Carl

When I searched on eBay as I always do, and I also sell seeds on eBay I didn't find any plants. Can you give me links to plants? I prefer not to fart around with seeds.

After years of being a professional grower, the last thing I now want to do is seeds. I much prefer propagation by division which is why I think Phormium is wonderful. If I can get enough varieties I can fund my plant addiction every spring by providing plants to the nurseries we all shop at.

Carl

Well, 32 dollars for a gallon plant, and shipping is ridiculous. Not to mention I'd prefer to buy plants cultivated in the United States. I don't believe we can ship commercial plants from other countries without permits. I'm not sure.

Thank you very much for your imput, it is well appreciated. Victoria