ctnchpr's Asclepias variegata Seed recipients
Mary Leek
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Comments (13)Well the 2014 Asclepias variegata seed distribution is complete. I sent out 26 packets of seed to folks all over the US and four went to international destinations. Folks from Brazil, New Zealand, Germany, and England were the lucky recipients of those overseas request. I hope everyone does well with this year's seed. I would also like to thank ctnchpr for again supplying these seed. Hopefully next year we will have even more seed but whatever we have will be distributed as in the past. Here's wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and the hopes for a Most Prosperous New Year! Regards, Mark (wildflowerman_2000)...See MoreAsclepias variegata germination and succor afterwards
Comments (3)Lol, that could be a bit more succinct than would be helpful...but I had planned on planting this winter for germination inhibitor breakdown. I really had in mind a brief description of your best known technique: Given what you posted, I'll venture to say a fairly gritty medium with not a lot (? or any) peat. Maybe using topsoil...into pots and water if extended dry periods during winter spring...and watch for little seedlings in April/May. Afternoon shade recommended ?...See MoreRedring Milkweed Seed Availibility for 2014
Comments (20)Hi Dana, Yes, powdery mildew on these seedlings seems to be a problem as some of my seedlings have it too. I moved the seedlings to an area where they have better air flow and it seems to have helped. I would guess the tallest of my seedlings might be 5-6 inches tall and others still in 3 inch pots are about 3-4 inches tall and all are ready to be planted out, I think. I don't plan to try and overwinter in pots. In my limited experience with a few older 'young' plants, they are slow to grow. I'm hoping it is because they are working on developing a good root structure in place of top growth. I had one older 'young' plant bloom this year but it only produced one flower head on one stalk. Not sure if it is something I'm not doing right or if this is their normal growth pattern. Thank you for taking the time to reply and to update us on your progress. Best of luck with your seedling. Mary...See MoreAsclepias variegata(Redring Milkweed Seed)
Comments (19)The thing is..it's not rare (at least in the woods here), but apparently difficult to cultivate in captivity. I had great germination the year Mark sent me some (3 or 4 years ago), however, not a one of them overwintered. But A. perennis, which seems to be easy to grow, did the same behavior..of course drainage in wet springs here can be bad for many plants, so that may be my problem....See MoreMark (wildflowerman_2000) Rose
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