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Mar 2, 2014 10:03 AM CST
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Name: Kate
S Wales UK (Zone 9a)
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I've just ordered some Moraea tortilis seeds, at least the catalogue said seeds, but from what I've read online they are bulbous plants? Has anyone grown Moraea tortilis from seed? There doesn't seem to be a lot of information out there other than they should be sown in Autumn in a well draining mix, which means I'm going to have to wait a while to plant them, but at least it'll give me time to try and do a bit of research into them.
Does anyone know the best way of storing them until planting? With most other seeds I'd keep them in the fridge, will that be ok with these?
I'm hoping that by next summer I'll have a lovely baby succulent a bit like this one!
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Mar 2, 2014 10:42 AM CST
Name: Bev
Salem OR (Zone 8a)
Container Gardener Foliage Fan Sempervivums Photo Contest Winner: 2014 Garden Ideas: Master Level
I've never seen these... Drooling
What do the seeds look like in comparison to semp seeds? I know what semps seeds look like (and I know you know) so I can compare.
I have my semp seeds in the vegetable bin in fridge but don't know anything about what to do w/MT seeds...Sorry, Kate. *Blush*
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Mar 2, 2014 10:46 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Kate
S Wales UK (Zone 9a)
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I've no idea what they look like Bev, I've only just placed the order. They are coming from South Africa so I'll probably have to wait for a couple of weeks for them to arrive.
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Mar 2, 2014 11:21 AM CST
Name: Bev
Salem OR (Zone 8a)
Container Gardener Foliage Fan Sempervivums Photo Contest Winner: 2014 Garden Ideas: Master Level
Ok...maybe a photo of seeds then? Thank You! in advance and thanks for introducing this plant... Hurray!
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Mar 2, 2014 11:44 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Kate
S Wales UK (Zone 9a)
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I've done some searching but I can't seem to turn up pictures of seeds even. I think I'm gonna have to be patient wait to see what they look like when they arrive. Thumbs down
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Mar 2, 2014 12:12 PM CST
Name: Bev
Salem OR (Zone 8a)
Container Gardener Foliage Fan Sempervivums Photo Contest Winner: 2014 Garden Ideas: Master Level
Something to look forward to and in the meantime you can work with your adorable semps. BTW can I ask you if your Grey Dawn has any fuzziness at all on them? Confused
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Mar 2, 2014 12:26 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Kate
S Wales UK (Zone 9a)
Butterflies Cactus and Succulents Cat Lover Container Gardener Region: Europe Region: Wales
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I'm not sure about Grey Dawn Bev, it's dark and bucketing down with rain right now, but I'll have a look tomorrow for you.
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Mar 2, 2014 12:51 PM CST
Name: Bev
Salem OR (Zone 8a)
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Thank You!
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Mar 3, 2014 12:15 PM CST
TX (Zone 8a)
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What a strange, nice plant.

That would be nice in a planter shaped into a head, with those curly locks.
At our ranchiito we do NOT keep bees.
They and other critters grace us with their presence, and we provide for their need to the best of our abilities.
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Mar 3, 2014 12:16 PM CST
Name: Bev
Salem OR (Zone 8a)
Container Gardener Foliage Fan Sempervivums Photo Contest Winner: 2014 Garden Ideas: Master Level
Yes, it would! Drooling
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Mar 3, 2014 12:19 PM CST
Name: Bev
Salem OR (Zone 8a)
Container Gardener Foliage Fan Sempervivums Photo Contest Winner: 2014 Garden Ideas: Master Level
Yes, it would! Drooling
This lady has had the same "do" for couple years now and probably could stand a new "longer look" with the help of the spiral grass.
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Mar 3, 2014 11:04 PM CST
Name: Greg Colucci
Seattle WA (Zone 8b)
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I agree that grass would look great on her Bev!!!
Kate how cool! I have a feeling since the seeds are coming from SA you would not want to put them in the cold! Also, you could probably start them whenever, since your weather is kind of "Autumie" all year round isn't it?? Whistling
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Mar 4, 2014 4:25 AM CST
TX (Zone 8a)
Bluebonnets Plant Lover: Loves 'em all!
webesemps said:Yes, it would! Drooling
This lady has had the same "do" for couple years now and probably could stand a new "longer look" with the help of the spiral grass.
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Thumbs up yes, yes, yesssssss This is zactly what I was thinking. Medosa in rollers ! Thumbs up

I want some of what SHE is having
At our ranchiito we do NOT keep bees.
They and other critters grace us with their presence, and we provide for their need to the best of our abilities.
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Mar 4, 2014 3:12 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Kate
S Wales UK (Zone 9a)
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Roses Sempervivums Region: United Kingdom
Bev Love your sedum? head!
I checked grey dawn for you and it's more velvety than fuzzy but does have some cilia around the edges of the leaves. I Hope that helps.

Greg, Hilarious! yes I guess our temps could be seen as autumn like compared to SA!

I don't know how many seeds I'll get, but as long as there's a good number I might try starting some when they arrive. Thumbs up
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Mar 4, 2014 8:23 PM CST
Name: Greg Colucci
Seattle WA (Zone 8b)
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Yes!
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Mar 4, 2014 9:56 PM CST
Name: Bev
Salem OR (Zone 8a)
Container Gardener Foliage Fan Sempervivums Photo Contest Winner: 2014 Garden Ideas: Master Level
Thanks for checking Kate. Will see if that is available here.
And if I want that new "hair-do" for the head, I'll have to check on that grass too. I just think her having any kind of head cover would be OK. Thought, on her bad hair days, I may have to come up with a "scarf" for her... Hilarious!
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Mar 4, 2014 11:29 PM CST
Name: Greg Colucci
Seattle WA (Zone 8b)
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Bev I have a hat you can have nodding I tip my hat to you. Hilarious!
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Mar 4, 2014 11:40 PM CST
Name: Bev
Salem OR (Zone 8a)
Container Gardener Foliage Fan Sempervivums Photo Contest Winner: 2014 Garden Ideas: Master Level
Rolling on the floor laughing
Of course, I'd have to check it out with "her" first... Hilarious!
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Mar 5, 2014 2:37 AM CST
Name: Greg Colucci
Seattle WA (Zone 8b)
Sempervivums Sedums Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Cactus and Succulents Container Gardener Garden Ideas: Level 1
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I think she'd prefer a scarf or more sedum Whistling For everyone else not in the "know" here is the hat I was referring to - Bev suggested I donate it or better yet, throw it away, but I love it!!!
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Your head pot may NOT have my scarf though Bev Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing @webesemps
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Mar 5, 2014 8:29 AM CST
TX (Zone 8a)
Bluebonnets Plant Lover: Loves 'em all!
Gregii, you just HOLD ON to dat hat !!! Rolling on the floor laughing

It becomes you, and its March - Don't let it blow away. Keep it tethered down I tip my hat to you. not like our friend here
At our ranchiito we do NOT keep bees.
They and other critters grace us with their presence, and we provide for their need to the best of our abilities.

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