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Cimicifuga simplex 'Atropurpurea' seeds

kasjkkasjk Posts: 137
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How would you go about sowing Cimicifuga simplex 'Atropurpurea' seeds at this time of year? I was thinking of sowing them in a plastic box with a lid and leave them outside in a shaded area. I noticed it says on most websites to sow them in the autumn but the little bag I received them in says to plant them immediately. Oh, the dilemma :)

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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 13,278
    In my experience not the easiest seeds to germinate, they need a period of cold stratification and often take several months to germinate.
    If I were starting them now, I would give them a few weeks in heat, then a few weeks in the fridge, then back into normal temperature, then wait and wait and wait.
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  • kasjkkasjk Posts: 137
    Hi punkdoc, thanks for your response. Yes, I've heard the same, that they're not easy to germinate. I'll follow your advice and cross my fingers :)
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