We hope you have enjoyed the SRGC Forum. You can make a Paypal donation to the SRGC by clicking the above button

« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Crepis incana  (Read 1224 times)

P. Kohn

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 179
  • Country: gb
Crepis incana
« on: July 19, 2016, 02:56:33 PM »
Our plant of Crepis incana has really thrived on our Cornish wall and we are wondering about propagation. I know that there was a discussion three years ago on the forum when Lesley Cox suggested that only the Thuja Alpine Nursery was a source of viable seeds. Has anything changed ?  Is it possible to divide the plant ?

Logged

Palustris

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 794
  • Country: gb
Re: Crepis incana
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2016, 05:46:19 PM »
Since it is like a Dandelion, it will grow from pieces of root quite easily.
Logged

David Nicholson

  • Hawkeye
  • Journal Access Group
  • Hero Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 13117
  • Country: england
  • Why can't I play like Clapton
Re: Crepis incana
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2016, 06:57:03 PM »
From "The Propagation of Alpines" by Lawrence D Hills (1959) in respect of Crepis incana:-

"Sow March., normal soil, ready to pot May, can be planted September. Alkso increased by division in April., direct replanting........"
Logged
David Nicholson
in Devon, UK  Zone 9b
"Victims of satire who are overly defensive, who cry "foul" or just winge to high heaven, might take pause and consider what exactly it is that leaves them so sensitive, when they were happy with satire when they were on the side dishing it out"

majallison

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 173
  • Country: 00
Re: Crepis incana
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2016, 10:11:31 PM »
I think you can take the root cuttings at pretty much any time of year ~ they get going rather faster at this time of year than if you take them in winter...
Logged
Malcolm A.J. Allison, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
http://www.malcolmallisonplants.com/

P. Kohn

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 179
  • Country: gb
Re: Crepis incana
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2016, 08:11:19 AM »
So root cuttings is the method of choice ?  Reluctant to disturb our plant whilst it is in full flower and the weather is so hot. Advice about seed sowing presupposes a source of viable seeds. Has anyone found a reliable seed source ?  Jelitto offer Crepis pyrenaica but not Crepis incana.
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »
 

Scottish Rock Garden Club is a Charity registered with Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR): SC000942
SimplePortal 2.3.5 © 2008-2012, SimplePortal