European Gardening: Strelitzia parvifolia juncea - FOUND!!, 1 by DaleTheGardener

DaleTheGardener wrote:
More research or ask Wallaby.

With seeds from such a different climate I usually try to find out when they sprout at home. What temps, day length, rainfall patterns. Some seeds have to go through a digestive tract to sprout.

I used to try fuchsia from seed, the never would sprout well. Then I heard that they were edible. I would pop a berry in my mouth, squish it with my tounge and spit it out onto the soil. They sprouted very well that way.

For your seeds you might want to get some fresh cow dung and push them into that, without chipping them. And let them set for awhile outside. I would ask the seed seller if the seed has a dormancy period, that might be a factor.

I am so lucky to have a whole continent of garden centers to draw on. Every climate for garden treasures. We have thousands of plant collectors and sellers looking to make a buck or two.

Good luck.

Here is a ginger, Globba, that is hardy anywhere the ground doesn't freeze (winter dormant).