Hmmm ...I've read this thread (an old one revived by a post in March) and I think quite a few people answered the question - more than one question actually
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
just planted gyp yesterday, had it with the ''shoots'' upwards, then thought nope i think it goes other way, so did it again.. wish i had discovered this site first lol
Plant with the top of the crown where the new growth points originate about 1/2 to 1" below soil level. None of the roots or crown should be showing after planting, so some sprouts can be deeper than others which is fine. Mulch lightly after planting.
I have a couple of plants that have just started growing. Is there anything I can do now to make them more bushy? E.g. Pinching out?? Or do you just leave them?
Hello, It is amazing how complicated a little tiny bud has been for me. Have tried many times. Seeds never germinated. Twice I bought roots in plastic bag covered in thin soil. Last time I planted in oval shaped pot and left in plastic green house until shoots appeared. I gave it kid glove treatment. If I ever neglected to water it it would look all limp. this year it was looking good and I constantly checked for the appearance of buds, but sadly nothing. Recently , accidentaly one of the main two green bunches of green leaves broke off. I decided to move it to larger upright pot, and placed root there with one established stem and also the one that broke off. I covered it with miracle grow and other compost and left it outside. At this stage I woul welcome even confirmation that it is what it said on the label.
Hi just found this site by accident. I too planted gypsophila (the correct way up) but not sure why nothing grew last year. I have tried this year and would like to ask how long the dry root cuttings take to shoot usually please. Do they take longer than dahlias? How wet or dry? Thanks.
I've planted mine more than a month ago in a pot of compost (outside) and just three days ago I've noticed some green shoots coming up. I've watered it only when the compost surface was quite dry. It might be faster if you keep them somewhere warmer. I was very very close to giving up on mine.
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"The shoots are the growing part so this is the top."
..is the single, precise answer to the same question at 'grows for you' forum. I'm off to bung some more in, now.
Hmmm ...I've read this thread (an old one revived by a post in March) and I think quite a few people answered the question - more than one question actually
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Answered as well as could be without being able to see it I think
In the sticks near Peterborough
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
just planted gyp yesterday, had it with the ''shoots'' upwards, then thought nope i think it goes other way, so did it again.. wish i had discovered this site first lol
Planting instruction.
Plant with the top of the crown where the new growth points originate about 1/2 to 1" below soil level. None of the roots or crown should be showing after planting, so some sprouts can be deeper than others which is fine. Mulch lightly after planting.
I have a couple of plants that have just started growing. Is there anything I can do now to make them more bushy? E.g. Pinching out?? Or do you just leave them?
thanks!
Hello, It is amazing how complicated a little tiny bud has been for me. Have tried many times. Seeds never germinated. Twice I bought roots in plastic bag covered in thin soil. Last time I planted in oval shaped pot and left in plastic green house until shoots appeared. I gave it kid glove treatment. If I ever neglected to water it it would look all limp. this year it was looking good and I constantly checked for the appearance of buds, but sadly nothing. Recently , accidentaly one of the main two green bunches of green leaves broke off. I decided to move it to larger upright pot, and placed root there with one established stem and also the one that broke off. I covered it with miracle grow and other compost and left it outside. At this stage I woul welcome even confirmation that it is what it said on the label.
Hi just found this site by accident. I too planted gypsophila (the correct way up) but not sure why nothing grew last year. I have tried this year and would like to ask how long the dry root cuttings take to shoot usually please. Do they take longer than dahlias? How wet or dry? Thanks.
I've planted mine more than a month ago in a pot of compost (outside) and just three days ago I've noticed some green shoots coming up. I've watered it only when the compost surface was quite dry. It might be faster if you keep them somewhere warmer. I was very very close to giving up on mine.