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Mocha260
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I have read that perennials started from seeds do not bloom the 1st year. Does anyone know if this is true? If so, is there any ways to force the blooms?
I have a boat load of plants I am starting from seeds and I am praying they will all bloom in 2007. LoL
Plants: 78 | From: Fort Wayne | Registered: May 2006  |  Seeded: 12.31.97.44
kennyso
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It is true to some extent, stuff like purple coneflowers and black eyed susan and allium, etc. will not bloom first year, I usually start my seed in summer and direct sow them (ones that don't need cold peroid) and let them grow a few months. that way after winter they will bloom

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Plants: 1697 | From: Ontario, Canada | Registered: May 2006  |  Seeded: 74.121.105.174
Mocha260
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Thanks!!!
Plants: 78 | From: Fort Wayne | Registered: May 2006  |  Seeded: 207.200.116.7
aighead
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I had a fair amount of success with perrenials blooming the first season... I put in Dahlias, Forget-me-nots, Blanketflowers (the slowest to start growing but very strong once in the ground) all put out a decent display fairly quickly. Though I started them indoors about this time of year last year so they were quite established, I don't know if that makes a difference. You can see here and here at the results.
Plants: 72 | From: D-Town, Ohio | Registered: Jul 2006  |  Seeded: 198.140.218.61
angelblossom
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aighead WOW!!!!!!!!! that was an awesome reference I have book marked this as I have some of those same seeds going!!! Thanks sooooo much for posting this .. AWESOME [clappy] [clappy] [thumb] [clappy] [clappy] [flower]

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penny in ontario
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Wow......that is pretty cool!!!!!!!!

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patches1414
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Actually, I usually don't grow too many things from seeds; but about three years ago, I started some of my 'Blue River II' Hibiscus from seeds and they did bloom the first year. [thumb] I was really surprised and very pleased! [Smile]

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