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WESTERN ANEMONE
Pulsatilla occidentalis
SKU: 1274-010
Description
A hardy plant that is native to Western Canada. Part of the Ranunculaceae family, this anemone thrives in full sun and would be a great addition to rock gardens.
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 10", 25 cm
Location: Sun
Hardiness zones: 4-8
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Seeds per pack: 10
Germination: For this particular variety, the seeds germinate best with an initial warm period of 2-4 weeks, followed by a cold period of another 4-6 weeks (kept between -4C and +4C).
Obtain a planting container that has holes in the bottom for excess water to drain. Place the seeds just under the surface of your growing medium, and water. Place your container in a warm area (18C to 22C) for 2 to 4 weeks. Make sure to keep them moist during this time, as even a one time drying can kill the seeds. Follow this up by placing your container in a cold area (but not freezing, perhaps a refrigerator) for 4-6 weeks. Once the cold period is completed, try to keep them in a cool area, between 5C and 12C for them to germinate. Be sure to keep the soil moist during this entire germination period. Seedlings will sprout a few weeks, or occasionally several months, after the warming period. We have grown these seeds ourselves using this refrigeration method, with high germination results.
Description
A hardy plant that is native to Western Canada. Part of the Ranunculaceae family, this anemone thrives in full sun and would be a great addition to rock gardens.
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 10", 25 cm
Location: Sun
Hardiness zones: 4-8
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Seeds per pack: 10
Germination: For this particular variety, the seeds germinate best with an initial warm period of 2-4 weeks, followed by a cold period of another 4-6 weeks (kept between -4C and +4C).
Obtain a planting container that has holes in the bottom for excess water to drain. Place the seeds just under the surface of your growing medium, and water. Place your container in a warm area (18C to 22C) for 2 to 4 weeks. Make sure to keep them moist during this time, as even a one time drying can kill the seeds. Follow this up by placing your container in a cold area (but not freezing, perhaps a refrigerator) for 4-6 weeks. Once the cold period is completed, try to keep them in a cool area, between 5C and 12C for them to germinate. Be sure to keep the soil moist during this entire germination period. Seedlings will sprout a few weeks, or occasionally several months, after the warming period. We have grown these seeds ourselves using this refrigeration method, with high germination results.
