Only one seed germinated

I have another topic I need advice on. I sowed 'Geraniums Hardy Mix' ( I don't know if I'm allowed to say the brand name) in my propagator on April 10th. Only one has germinated so far. I will have to remove the one but will I continue to leave the tray on the heat and for how long before I give up on them

 

When did you sow?

 

Pay attention Freddy 10April

Hardy Geraniums?
As opposed to Pelargoniums?
The Hardy ones probably dont really require heat, and I'm guessing germination could be sporadic without a cold spell.

 

Oops What he said

 

Yes Kerrygirl, you can mention the brand name.

I think they're Cranesbills not Pelargoniums.

 

Thats ok Freddy

So what do ye think, will I leave them outside for a few nights and then bring them back in to the heat?

 

Yes Sheal they are indeed Cranesbill. They are by Suttons.

 

Might be best to just stick 'em outside for a couple of weeks and forget about them for the time being. Just don't allow them to dry out, and don't bother bringing them back inside as I don't think it will help.

 

I've just done a little reading on the net and apparently they can take up to 60 days to germinate and germination is erratic. All is not lost yet Kerrygirl!

 

I bought Eucalyptus Lemon Bush seeds from that same company and planted them at easter. Of 18 seeds only 2 have germinated so far. I am keeping them warm and watered but am guessing they won't come to anything now?

 

Why?

Just how many do you need?
I grew these last year, two have overwintered and getting away now.

Cant think what to use them for?

 

I didn't expect all 18 to germinate but suppose I thought at least 50% would. I wanted to put by or on wall next to my neighbour as shield where she's butchered hedge down to very little. You can use in cooking and it's supposed to repel flies & mosquitoes.

 

Well done on the one! As Pete says they need a period of cold stratification - best sown in the autumn really. Don't worry, the one that you have will self seed like buggery next year!

Or until next spring. Let nature take its course.

A quick look on pfaf.org suggests that Eucalyptus citriodora may benefit fro a period of 6 to 8 weeks at 2°c to aid germination.

 

I dont think its winter hardy.
Not seen many mosquitoes lately, so it must be working

 

Thank you Long K. I shall pot on the 2 that have germinated , leave them in the conservatory and put the rest (still seeds) outside.