Wanted - Ipomoea indica

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  1. Coolsox

    Coolsox Gardener

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    Does anyone grow this? Seems it very rarely sets seed so as to be propagated vegetatively. If anyone has a cutting or small piece of root I could purchase I would be very grateful!
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Is this it?
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    Bought it back in '97 as I. learii.
    Not got anything available just now, but might have a few cuttings once things start moving.
     
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    That's the one Pete! I've been after it for a hike. I have spent days trying to find seed pods when u have come across it in my holidays but no joy.
     
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    How do you overwinter yours?
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    I bought it from one of the gardens down in Cornwall.

    Since then I've propagated a lot of cuttings.
    I overwinter cuttings and the main plant in pots in the greenhouse, fairly dry and frost free.
    I find it can be a slow starter but gets moving in late April early May.

    I usually replace the main plant every other year with a newer plant from the previous years cuttings.
     
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