I love that Mutisia. But I haven't got the hang of Bomarea. I have one tiny plant left, which is in its second year from seeds sold as an unknown species. It spent last winter in the greenhouse. It sort of survived but has done nothing since. This year I decided TLC was the solution, so its on a sunny windowsill in the house, and still doing nothing. Beside it are Pandorea and Canarina and they are racing away. Perhaps I should get a known species.
Some Bomarea are unsuited to pot growing Peter. B.hirtella is good in a pot, as should be B.salsilla. B.caldasii is according to Mr.Pridham less suited to pot growing. Mine seems to like a light spot that's not in full sun - certainly good to keep the roots shaded I believe.
Time to revive another old thread The Bomarea salsilla seed germinated. It is slow growing but hopefully this year it will bloom. This is its first dormant winter. My B.edulis is having its first winter outdoors in the ground. The move into the ground transformed a good plant into a super plant! I grew it through a Philadelphus and it produced larger clusters of flowers and lots of them............... It also produced plenty of seed and about three months after "sowing" this is now germinating............... So if any of you are minded to try (try again) drop me a PM.
Longk how long did it take to germinate , got mine in the heated propagator since the first week in January but no sign yet , fresh seeds harvested last September and nothing happen yet ...any tips?
My B.edulis has survived its first winter planted in the ground and is poking lots of shoots through the soil!
LongK - just wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you again for the Bomarea seeds you sent me some time ago. On re-reading this thread I noticed your comment about three months to germinate. I put yours in the fridge for a while, then in a heated propagator in my light box. After what seemed like 3 months I got frustrated and switched my light box off as I was going away. I left the seeds on a shelf in their polybag, and when I returned I noticed the bag was full of little green seedlings. So neglect pays off.
