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Petunia Tidal Red Velour

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  • pitter-patterpitter-patter Posts: 2,429
    Thanks, I’ve already taken those three cuttings and they seem to be doing well so far, fingers crossed. I keep them in a plastic bag, opening it from time to time. Should I do this until I see roots at the bottom of the pot?



    And you’re right, I could probably take some more cuttings now.

  • BenCottoBenCotto Posts: 4,718
    That’s what I would do. The three you have in the pot have clearly taken successfully.
    Rutland, England
  • KeenOnGreenKeenOnGreen Posts: 1,831
    We're expecting a frost in London over the next few nights, but only down to about 4 - 6c.  Will my Red Velour be safe?  They've already been outside for a month.


  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    @Perki - did yours over winter in a green house?

  • BenCottoBenCotto Posts: 4,718
    My Red Velour survived through the Beast from the East winter outside in a hay basket. They should just scoff at 4° C. Tell them to man up. I already have outside two tubs planted with Red Velour and I am giving them no extra protection in the next few nights; I fear fleece would just get blown away in the strong breeze. I suppose I could weight the fleece down but the pots are in quite sheltered positions so I am leaving them to their own devices.

    Most of my Red Velour were overwintered in a cold frame, slightly propped open at all times to let a modicum of fresh air get in.
    Rutland, England
  • KeenOnGreenKeenOnGreen Posts: 1,831
    Thanks @BenCotto   Us southern softies can’t cope with anything less than 10c and are always fretting about a bit of cold. 
  • PerkiPerki Posts: 2,527
    @fire yes mine were in a cold greenhouse. I give some to my mum 2 year ago, they live outside in some troughs south facing and they are still hanging on but really could do with replacing this year 
  • pitter-patterpitter-patter Posts: 2,429
    Apparently I’ve grown an impostor! My Tidal Red Velour is not red. Disappointed. I hope at least one of the three seedlings is red.


  • pitter-patterpitter-patter Posts: 2,429
    I may have spoken too soon. I’ve looked back at the photos on this thread and the buds do look very dark... 😝 
  • BenCottoBenCotto Posts: 4,718
    Don’t give up hope






    Rutland, England
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