Growing Himalayan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis betonicifolia) from seeds喜馬拉雅藍罌粟 (綠絨蒿)種子孵法

Growing Himalayan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis betonicifolia ) from seeds喜馬拉雅藍罌粟 (綠絨蒿)種子孵法

This is Meconopsis betonicifolia.

Himalayan Blue Poppy(Meconopsis betonicifolia)藍罌粟小苗.

Himalayan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis) seedling after transplanting. 喜馬拉雅藍罌粟 (綠絨蒿)移植後的小苗

Himalayan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis) seedlings喜馬拉雅藍罌粟 (綠絨蒿)種子發芽

Flowers see wiki link:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meconopsis

開花照見維基百科:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meconopsis

Such a beautiful hardy perennial!  Although some gardener think it is difficult to grow due to the soil drainage issue.   Blue poppies do not produce opium.

很美很強健的多年生草花!  雖然有的人認為它因豪雨而排水不佳的問題會很難種活. 雖為罌粟科但它不是能提煉鴉片的植物.

Best to grow in partial shade location in moist but well drained clay soil.  Large flowers in summer attract bees and flowers.  From seeds to flower usually take 2 years.  USDA Zones:3-9.  Mature size:3′(H) x 1′-1.5′(W).   Even though it is short lived perennial but it often self seed, so you can still expect their numbers increase through the year.

最適合種植於半日照的環境用濕潤但排水佳的黏性土來種.  夏開美麗的大花,花形略為向下開放. 從種子到開花通常只需隔年,最晚第3年開花.  非常耐寒,耐熱性亦佳但受不了排水不佳.  它的壽命不長但會自行落籽繁殖,經年累月植株還是會增加許多.

Here is how to grow this perennial from seeds.  以下為種子的孵法.

1. Get a clean container with potting soil.  Use a clean bag or a piece of plastic wrap with a rubber band.

1. 取一乾淨的容器或苗盆裝排水佳的盆土種植.  用乾淨的透明塑膠袋或透明膠膜加上橡皮筋來保濕.

2. Because seeds are small so moist the soil first before sprinkle the seeds in.  Do not sow too many seeds in one container otherwise you will have a hard time to separate them when it is time to transplant them individually.

2.由於種子細小所以要將土壤澆濕後再灑上種子. 一個容器內不要灑太多以免將來移植時不好分開植株.

3. Cover the plastic wrap then use rubber band to make sure the top is tight for moist stay in and light can shine through or put the container in a clear plastic bag.  Place the container in partial shade slightly warm location.

3.容器加蓋或用保鮮膜蓋上和橡皮筋固定來保濕. 將容器放在半日照略為溫暖處好發芽.

3. The seedlings should pop out around a week.  Wait for the seedlings have 6-8 leaves then you can transplant them in individual pots.   Do not let seedlings dry out.  Partial shade.

3.小苗們約一週內會發芽.  等苗長出6-8片本葉時可以移植到較大盆中一株一盆.  繼續維持苗的濕度,半日照.

4. Use large pot or best grow mature plant or the best is in the ground in partial shade clay moist soil.  It is excellent for planting in group in woodland garden!  Have fun!  🙂

4.最後應用大盆裝排水佳的偏黏性土壤來種,當然最好的歸宿還是地植在半日照處.  這種草花很適合種一片在森林林地型的花園裡.  種植愉快! 🙂

Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis)冬菟葵

Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis)冬菟葵

winter aconite(Eranthus hyemalis)冬菟葵

One of cute early spring blooming flowers. It is very short with yellow flowers, prefer in partial shade or shade location.
毛茛科菟葵屬的冬菟葵(又叫做冬附子花),初春開花的小球根花卉之一. 植株低矮開黃色花,喜半日照或較暗的環境.

How to grow Rhododendron and mountain laurel from seeds 酒紅杜鵑及山月桂屬的種子種植方法

How to grow Rhododendron and mountain laurel from seeds

Rhododendron catawbiense ‘Roseum Elegans’ is blooming in spring.

Rhododendron seed pods open and release seeds with the wind in fall. 種莢秋天成熟後會打開隨風散播種子.

It is very easy to collect their seed pods to get seeds if you or your family have a plant in the garden. Their growth rate is slow so in garden centres or nurseries the price is high. Besides propagation of stem cuttings, propagate them from seeds you can get more. They are spring flowering shrubs, tolerant shade and evergreen through winter. They all like slightly acidic soil.

1.soil/medium must be well drained, use shallow container to sow seeds. If possible, sterilize the soil/medium first.

2.Keep soil moist but too wet. Sow seeds on the surface of soil. Do not cover the seeds. Leave the container where is partial shade. Seeds will germinate in 10-20 days. Will grow the first set of leaves in 8-10 weeks. They are easy to grow but slow, so be patient!

酒紅杜鵑(Rhododendron catawbiense ‘Roseum Elegans’)及山月桂屬的種子種植方法:

1.土用泥炭土和木屑/碎樹皮以1比1混合為播種用土. 用淺缽為苗盆.

2.基本上種子不可覆土,分散播下,要保濕但不可太濕有積水置於半日照涼爽處約10-20天會發芽,8-10週會長出本葉.

Rhododendron seed pods and seeds.

Rhododendron seeds are sprouting.

重瓣朝顏(牽牛花)Double Morning Glory Vine (Ipomoea)

Double Morning Glory Vine (Ipomoea), they has been out in the market for years, the prices of seed packs are still high. Oh, they are so few (less than 10) in a pack… I guess that is why it is not very common seeing people have this plant in the garden. I have planted the cherry-red onec in my backyard, they were as easy to grow as the common kind of morning glory.

朝顏/牽牛花（屬名：Ipomoea）屬旋花科，有些地區稱它喇叭花，日本人叫它"朝顏"，原產熱帶美洲的一年生或多年生的草本蔓藤植物。 這兩種很貴一包的重瓣西洋朝顏(一包種子少到屈指可數),真是搶人! 而且還不是到處都有在賣…上市這許多年了,還是貴的很,價格一點下降也沒有. 也因為價格高昂,很少人種重瓣的. 我種過桃紅色的重瓣朝顏,種植與一般朝顏無異.

角柱花Leadwort（Ceratostigma plumbaginoides）

角柱花Leadwort

角柱花Leadwort（Ceratostigma plumbaginoides）

是藍雪科角柱花屬的一種多年生草本地被植物.  非常容易栽種以扦插或分株繁殖為主,喜半日照.  花小深藍色於夏末到秋末開花,秋冷時葉片轉橘紅色很有秋意.  要防蝸牛或蛞蝓啃食葉片.

是藍雪科角柱花屬的一種多年生草本地被植物.  非常容易栽種以扦插或分株繁殖為主,喜半日照.  花小深藍色於夏末到秋末開花,秋冷時葉片轉橘紅色很有秋意.  要防蝸牛或蛞蝓啃食葉片.

角柱花Leadwort

多年生矢車菊 Bachelor’s Button (Centaurea montana)

多年生矢車菊

Centaurea montana ‘Amethyst in Snow’(white flower with purple center)–紫心白花

Centaurea montana ‘Blue Boy’(blue flower)–全藍

Centaurea montana ‘Amethyst Dream’(purple flower)–全紫

種子直播,經過約3-4周就長出來了…

苔狀虎耳草Mossy Saxifraga (Saxifraga)

Saxifraga arendsii red, white and pink form 苔狀虎耳草

苔狀虎耳草Mossy Saxifraga (Saxifraga)

苔狀虎耳草可以用種子,扦插或分株的方式來進行. 此圖為實生苗. Mossy Saxifraga can be propagated by seeds, cuttings or division. This is a image of the seedlings.

Very hardy, evergreen ground cover.  Easy to grow in partial shade location in moist but well drained soil.  Its mature size is:10-20cm (H) x 15-30cm (W).  Excellent for rock or alpine garden.  Blooming time from late spring to early summer.  Flowers are good for cut flower and attract bees and butterflies.  Easy to propagate by seeds, cuttings and dividing the plant clump in early spring.  USDA Zones:4-9.

虎耳草屬,耐旱,似青苔低矮的植株,為常綠地被植物,有幾種不同的花色.  容易栽種,喜半日照,溼潤但排水良好的土壤.   適合種植在多岩石的花壇裡,耐旱.  花期春末到初夏.  花可做切花.  它的花也是吸引蜂蝶的蜜源.   容易用種子枝條扦插或分株來繁殖.  可盆植.