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Gunilla

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Sophora davidii
« on: December 28, 2008, 06:42:18 PM »
Anyone interested in seeds of Sophora davidii, please send me a PM. I have lots of seeds left.  The small bush is all covered with blue and white flowers in June and the bumblebees love the flowers.

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Re: Sophora davidii
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2008, 07:31:02 PM »
I did not know this would grow in Sweden, Gunilla.... it must be hardier than I thought !
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Re: Sophora davidii
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2008, 09:27:47 PM »
My Sophora is planted in a sheltered position against a southfacing brickwall and has survived for five years now.
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Re: Sophora davidii
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2008, 10:38:29 PM »
In which case, Gunilla, it may survive here in Aberdeen.... I'll send you a pm!!
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Re: Sophora davidii
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2008, 07:11:36 AM »
Quote from: Maggi Young on December 28, 2008, 07:31:02 PM
I did not know this would grow in Sweden, Gunilla.... it must be hardier than I thought !

That are my exactly my minds - although my plant survived one winter outside!
I didn't expect so handsome flowers!

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Re: Sophora davidii
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2009, 09:30:54 PM »
Gunilla, I thought you might like to see one of your grandbabbies.
First seed to germinate.  ;D ;D ;D



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Re: Sophora davidii
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2009, 09:49:04 PM »
That was quick!  It must have come to the right home  ;)
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Re: Sophora davidii
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2009, 09:59:24 PM »
Isn't it amazing! So quick to germinate, I wouldn't have thought it at this time of year........the seeds I have are just sleeping peacefully under the soil, in a comfortable pot, I hope waiting for Spring !
I showed Ian the pix.... said these are the seeds from Gunilla... he couldn't believe it .... we are most impressed.
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Re: Sophora davidii
« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2009, 10:02:29 PM »
One of mine just showing through this morning. That's amazing, considering how long - up to many years - our native Sophoras take. Gunilla sent me 20 seeds and I sowed 19, having bitten though one to see how how hard it was! It wasn't! I soaked them in water over night then sowed next morning.

Lots of things are germinating here at present - mid summer - including all my Crocus Group allocation which I sowed right away though advised on the forms to hold the seed until later (autumn/winter/spring?). I always try to sow as soon as possible after getting overseas seed, especially if it's already a few months old.
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Re: Sophora davidii
« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2009, 10:10:32 PM »
Lesley, I soaked half my seeds overnight too, and put them into a baggie with damp vermiculite on 7th.
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Re: Sophora davidii
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2009, 07:44:41 AM »
All seeds are now sent out.
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Re: Sophora davidii
« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2009, 08:30:13 PM »
And already germinating well! I have 8 up this morning, pale green but doing nicely. It's mid summer here.
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Re: Sophora davidii
« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2009, 08:32:48 PM »
Too cold and wet for me to check.... but it is  so nice to "see" you , Gunilla, by your photo!
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