[Closed] Gardenists of STW, fancy a free challenge, Himalayan Lily content.

can I grow em in the conservatory?

They are native to the Himalayas so I'd think they'd do better outside. They grow to a couple of metres in height too.

Hope they don't spread like Tibetan Balsam, it plagues all my local rides

* Does not like *

Hope they don't spread like Tibetan Balsam, it plagues all my local rides

That's Himalayan Balsam. That's a completely different plant and I agree its a menace.

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Loving them!

YGM
Thank you!

They look fantastic!, but sound a bit of a bugger to germinate. Have you successfully germinated from seed?

They look fantastic!, but sound a bit of a bugger to germinate. Have you successfully germinated from seed?

We've not had a lot of success with germination. It might be worth putting half the seeds into the fridge for a spell to trick them into thinking they are back home. They don't like being mollycoddled.

This is a bit of an experiment to see if they'll work elsewhere.

Tempted but if they take a couple of years to flower there will probably be a new standard in lilies around by then, probably 3m tall ones (118 7/64b)

That's a kind offer and a great challenge, YHM.

Lovely, YGM

Yes please, I'll report back how they fare in Sweden. 😀

Double post

Thanks, YGM

I had no idea there were so many gardeners here on STW. I've got a bundle ready for posting, any more for any more?

P - just asked my very green-fingered mother and she'd be delighted with some seeds. I shall PM you now.
cheers
M

Thank you YGM

I'd be delighted to join the propagating experiment if you have any seeds/ stamps left 🙂 Off to the email now.

Also interested if you have any left! have just mailed you. Thank you!

Yes please if you've got any left. YGM. Thanks.

I'd like some please, to continue my 4yr olds journey into gardening

I've got one envelope left.

Last envelope gone. I will get some more tomorrow.

That was a bit of an unexpected response, in a really good way. STW is the new WI.

Here's the youtube clip I referred to in my emails. This will be a sleeper of a thread as they take a few years till they flower, but it really is worth the wait. Good luck.

YGM if there's any left.

Thanks

Am I too late?

Im in, will drop you a line, hope they like the North East. Will also give some to parents, very keen gardeners.

I posted seeds out to everyone that emailed me yesterday, they should reach you all tomorrow.

I've found five more envelopes, if anyone else would like some be quick.

Bunnyhop & Swelper I'll have them in the post tomorrow.

Cheers mcmoonter, much appreciated

Hi Peter, have you any seeds left?

I've emailed you my address if you have, thanks Matt.

Isn't this how the Day of the Triffids started...?

So after spending years genetically modifying plants that will wee in your shoes and let your tyres down, mcmoonter retreats back to his lab that is cunningly disguised as an artists studio to watch the horror unfold!

You don't fool me with your seemingly kind and generous gestures mcmoonter!

I may have made the coffee too strong this morning 🙂

Am I too late?
Will take an envelope if any are still available.

More mail from me ,although i`m probably to late

Isn't this how the Day of the Triffids started...?

The Triffids may be easier to germinate.

We harvested the seeds for this year's stock so they should be in perfect condition.

I'll get the last ones in the post today.

Cheers mcm - have arrived.
Will pass them on to Mrs Stoner senior this weekend.

I've also just received a whole load of Mcm's seed! I wasn't expecting so much! 😯

Couldn't resist! 😉

Thank you Peter. They shall be passed to two very fine horticulturists to work their skills and magic upon!

I've also just received a whole load of Mcm's seed! I wasn't expecting so much!

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I also recieved some of his seed today. Thanks

Strangely, we were talking about this plant at work today (I'm a trainee gardener for the NT) as our plants have produced lots of seed too. We were talking about the viability of UK-grown seed as many propagators advise seed to be brought from abroad as UK seed is often unviable for some reason (we could not fathom). So we too are experimenting with this! Good luck all!

Good stuff, seeds have arrived, thanks very much!
Wait until spring next year for a thread with random seedling photos.... 😀

Mine arrived too, thanks.
will split them between our master grower (father in law) and bungling students (the aa's)

Looking forward to mine 🙂

Thanks for the seeds Peter! Now in the fridge getting a good chilling.

Thanks. Mine arrived today too.

Recieved with thanks here, but what's this about refrigerating them?

Received with thanks. Cheers peter.

but what's this about refrigerating them?

It's just a hunch. They're from the Himalayas which I'd expect would be a lot colder than here. It may be that they need the cold to help trick them into thinking they are back home. I've heard a similar thing with Himalayan Poppies, Meconopsis, Try some in the fridge and the freezer for a couple of weeks, label which went where and see if it makes any difference.

Found some growing tips whilst browsing, maybe this will help, yep the fridge is a good call

[url= http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Cardiocrinum+giganteum ]Himalayan Growing from seeds[/url]

Swelper that's a great find.

Got mine! many thanks McMoonter, most kind. They will be very happily received where they're going.

Mr Mcmoonter, Seeds received with thanks, already got them on the way (well hopefully, as have more than plenty) 🙂 🙂 🙂

Seeds arrived today thanks. This will be a nice little project over Christmas to get them started. Although that will prob just entail watching the video posted earlier and popping half in the fridge/ freezer 😉
Cheers again!

Folks delighted with seeds, and plans to distribute some amongst their friends. Thank you for your horticultural generosity 🙂

You are welcome.

Don't suppose you still have any spate seed left do you? I missed this thread first time around
😥

"Don't suppose you still have any spate seed left do you? I missed this thread first time around"

Email me your address and I will pop some in the post.

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Planted with what I had spare in the greenhouse. I'll leave them there over the weekend then find a home for them in the garden next week.

Something is showing it's little green head, one can only wait and see.

Something is showing it's little green head, one can only wait and see.

Sounds promising.

"Don't suppose you still have any spate seed left do you? I missed this thread first time around"

Email me your address and I will pop some in the post.

Sorry just seen this thread... Appreciate very late..Mrs Eyepic V enthusiastic any chance?

Bump

Eyepic - send me your address and I will fire you some in the post.

I've had a closer look at the 'green' bits and I'm pretty certain they are weeds, going to let them grow a little longer just to be sure.

Just an update: I have failed in my mission 🙁
Refrigerated, potted out, but no shoots. Hope someone else has had better luck. Thanks for letting me try Mcm.

So, at last! Something is growing that isn't weed like. Fingers are crossed and a daily inspection in on.

An update if anyone's interested... After a year in a mix of grit and wool bracken compost mine have just germinated on a heated potting bench. Fingers crossed!

Excellent news. It will be well worth your patience.

It's coming up like cress now!

Wow! The green bits that I planted look suspiciously like bamboo shoots. Only time will tell.

If I get the going and potted up and anyone would like one feel free to pick one up if you're passing Swaledale in the future!

FFJA - my friend lives in Gunnerside, if you're near, I might send her round, thanks.

Bunnyhop, were your shoots anything like these?

These are ours. A quick google suggests that these are the real deal. The excitement at Moont Towers is off the scale.

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No mcmoonter. They turned out to be bamboo. Where it's come from I don't know.

Really excited for you though. Keep up informed. can't wait for photos.