Hi Bill- yes I wanted to tell you, a few of mine are coming up. I got started a little late in sowing them. I took the advice of Liz and didn't peel or soak them and they came up just fine! I mist them til they're dripping wet, and let them go a little dry. I'm pretty excited about these babies, they have outstanding parents! Thanks again-

Hi Bill,

Thought I would chime in and let you know so far mine have not came up, it may still be a little soon though, I don't know for sure how long it takes them to start sprouting. I have not given up on them yet though.

Lizzann

Bill, I got 3 or 4 seedlings out of 9. The 4th one is struggling. 2 were empty and the rest did not sprout.
Thanks,

Pat

Pat, that sounds pretty good. They should be pretty flowers based on their parents. I hope others are doing as well. Germinating Brug seeds is not my strong suit. Unfortunately, with only a few seeds, getting seedlings is iffy..
Bill

Hi Bill
I have gotten 2 out of 10 I tried to peel 1/2 of them and got 1 from each batch. I had 1 that put out 3 starter leaves not sure if that is normal for brugs.
Robert

Robert, Someone on GW was discussing the three leaf thing a while back. They said that they got plants with tri Ys from those seeds with the three leaves. Pretty neat. I have gotten a few of those. Sorry but I can't give any suggestions on germinating as I don't do so well myself. Two plants are a lot better than none, though. Good luck with them. I am hoping they might be something special.
Bill

An update in my seedlings crosses. I was having a hard time keeping them hydrated in the little peat pots that I put them in so I repotted them. I hope that solves the problem. I always have trouble with watering for some reason. Either too much or too little. Once they get into larger pots or in the ground, then I am good.
Bill

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My 2 crosses are already outside. I always use a fast draining potting soil similar to Al's 5:1:1 mix making it almost impossible to overwater. I am looking forward to something good I just hope they can handle the heat.
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looking good Bill
sure seems like a lot of work

I am so delighted with the cuttings that you gave to me last autumn
Kind of exciting to see how gorgeous they will be this summer.

Congrats to all! Bill, you certainly are meticulous with your seedlings.

Robert, How are the seedlings growing. We would love to see an updated photo. I know Florida grows them pretty fast.
Bill

Bill

update I had them in the shade of another plant last year and they were slow growers now this year they are in full sun and have really started to show only one has bloomed big dark pink flower and big scalloped leaves

I love it. What a beauty.