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Neil
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Just seen some photos of Petunia patagonica, trying to find information about its' suitable for growing outside in the climate we have in the South of England?
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September 07, 2019, 03:37:14 PM »
I think that might be tough even in the far south, Neil. I think Martin Sheader grows it under glass - and he's nearly falling in the Channel!
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I join Neil in asking. So under glass... I suspect that this is another candidate for death with me...😉
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September 07, 2019, 06:11:55 PM »
When one sees images of this plant in nature it is quite breath-taking- such as these from Kirsten Anderson :
http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=8386.msg226371#msg226371
I believe it is quite hard to get it to flower freely in cultivation, but it can be done - some lovely plants appear on the show benches in the UK.
Read how it is treated in Canada ...
https://botanyphoto.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/2009/05/petunia-patagonica/
Plenty fresh air seems key, for a start!
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Margaret Young in Aberdeen, North East Scotland Zone 7 -ish!
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September 07, 2019, 07:06:46 PM »
Thank you Maggi, I only have 300 meters and I to would be in the channel, and there is always a wind blowing living up the top of the cliffs. There is a photo of one flowering at RHS Harlow Carr
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Petunia_patagonica_-_RHS_Garden_Harlow_Carr_-_North_Yorkshire,_England_-_DSC01459.jpg
which I assume is outside. However, as my climate is very similar to that of Vancouver I think I will give it a go
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September 07, 2019, 07:26:55 PM »
Also I thank you for the helpful information... Maggi.
It's always amazing how quickly and reliably you have a clue to almost all questions.
Neil... good luck.
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September 07, 2019, 07:49:21 PM »
Hmm, not sure about that plant at Harlow Carr being outside, Neil - much more likely to be in the alpine house. Good luck with your trial out of doors - if it flowers like mad you'll make all the folk growing it under glass for shows really jealous!!
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First I have to get one, Aberconwy has it in their list so just placed an order, and then I have to keep it alive!
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September 08, 2019, 07:31:44 PM »
Neil, you may have seen this already but just in case you have missed it.......
https://botanyphoto.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/2009/05/petunia-patagonica/
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September 26, 2019, 11:00:33 AM »
Thank you David, I have just seen your post
I had seen that one it confirms that it should survive outside on the South of Coast of England as we have a similar climate to Vancouver.
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Now that I have a plant
I am going to try and propagate it by taking some cuttings but what is it best media to root the cuttings in?
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