Propagation: 2015 Seed Starting, Part 5, 1 by

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DonnaMack, Mine bloomed only because we had no frost until later. When frost came, they still had lots of buds that froze. Most likely, they would have continued to bloom as long as there was no frost---wishful thinking in zone 4.

In my Western Garden Encyclopedia, Digitalis grandiflora is listed as an biennial or short lived perennial. Plants bloom to produce seeds to assure their specie to continue. They need to produce a certain number of seeds. That is why dead-heading works to encourage re-blooming.

Here is what I found for germinating Rose seeds from Tom Clothier;

"sow 4m (months) @ 39ºF, move to 70ºF for germ".

I just nicked and now soaking overnight. Will use the Deno method. Will stratify in fridge.

Pam I hate Miracle-Gro potting soil and I think you do too. Last year when I needed potting soil, the only kind I could find was Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Soil. I have to admit, I really like it. No pieces of bark or lumps in the mix. I have my DL seedlings potted in it this year. It is free draining and holds moisture.

"Regional formulated with sphagum peat moss, forest products compost, coir pith fiber, perlite, wetting agent, and fertilizer."

I bought it in Wal-Mart. I suppose by the time I need more, they won't have it any more.