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Posted: Jun/04/2008 10:58 AM PST
I just picked up a Rose Canterbury Bell plant on sale with the most beautiful pink blooms on it's stalk from top to bottom! But wouldn't you know it, I read online that it's a biennial which makes me sad, but if I let the blooms go to seed, will they sprout in the Spring? Our winters in zone 5 are rough. Also, does each plant have only one stalk and do they only flower once or will it rebloom in the summer? Thanks for any info! |
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Posted: Jun/04/2008 1:15 PM PST
I would collect the seeds when they are ripe- but before they fall to the ground- then plant them in the spring. Don't expect the new plants to bloom until the following year though. I'd buy another blooming one for next year- that way you'll always have bloomimg "'Bells"  As for your other questions- I haven't a clue 
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Posted: Jun/04/2008 6:43 PM PST
Well darn! I thought the seeds would start in the summer from plants flowering now. The seedlings of this year are the flowers of next year. It is always good to save some seed. Am I incorrect in this thinking? That is how the hollyhocks work. |
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Posted: Jun/05/2008 8:15 AM PST
I'm glad I asked. Thanks for the advice! I will save seeds, plant in the Spring and (oh, sigh!) will have to tell my DH that I need (not want) another flowering one next year - I'll just have to make sure it's a different bell so I have a variety of seeds
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Posted: Jun/25/2008 7:09 PM PST
I spoke to someone last week who has a few four foot tall Canterbury Bell plants growing in the front yard. She said hers do seed over. She did not replant last year, but she has new plants with flowers this year. I would start some plants from seeds to get volunteers this season to flower next spring. You can always save some of the seed to plant more in the spring. It is just that plants started this year, will flower next year in the typical biennial cycle. That way, you get plants every spring without missing one! To me that sounds like the best plan. |
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