HPS seeds 2018

Note re ‘ex’ varieties: Plants grown from seeds from cultivars will not be identical to the parent so they
are labelled as coming from (ex) the parent plant eg Allium schoenoprasum ex 'Forescate'. But you will
still get some lovely plants and some might be even better than the parent!

Seed sowing codes

E Germinates easily
Er Erratic germination
Sp Sow in spring once weather warms
Fr Sow seed fresh or as soon as possible after receipt
AT Sow any time
O Sow outdoors
Cd Expose to winter cold (outdoors overwinter or in a refrigerator for 3 months)
Ht Give bottom heat from a propagator
Ch Chip or scarify. Nick the seed coat with sharp knife or rub on sandpaper
Ws Warm scarify. Keep at 20 celsius for 2 months
So Soak in warm water for 12 hours
SS Sow on the surface; do not cover. Seed needs light to germinate
Sd Cover the seeds to exclude light. Seed needs darkness to germinate

Allium schoenoprasum ex 'Forescate' (119)

http://www.hardy-
plant.org.uk/index.php?route=/plants/list/seed&show=full&plantid=119
'Forescate' is a vigorous, bulbous perennial forming a narrow clump of erect, cylindrical,
onion-scented, dark green leaves and dense, rounded umbels of purple-pink flowers in
early to midsummer.
Max. spread: 0.1m, Max. height: 0.4m, Time to ultimate size: 2-5 years
Fr Cd SS

Allium cyathophorum var. farreri (102)

https://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/allium-cyathophorum-var-farreri
A. cyathophorum var. farreri is a vigorous, compact, bulbous perennial forming a
dense clump of upright to arching, narrowly strap-shaped, mid-green leaves and loose
clusters of nodding, bell-shaped, deep violet flowers in summer.
Full sun, Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Max. spread: 0.1m, Max. height: 0.3m, Time to ultimate size: 2-5
Fr Cd SS

Allium cyathophorum (101)

Violet fls in one sided clusters, June. 20-40cm
Fr Cd SS

Allium vineale 'Hair' (128)

https://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/allium-vineale-hair
'Hair' is a clump-forming, bulbous perennial with linear, grey-green leaves and, in
summer, sturdy, erect stems bearing green flowers with long, needle-like petals and
purple centres, followed by showy seed heads.
Full sun, Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Max. spread: 0.1m, Max. height: 0.6m, Time to ultimate size: 2-5 years
Fr Cd SS

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Allium sikkimense (122)
https://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/allium-sikkimense
A. sikkimense is a bulbous perennial with linear, mid-green leaves, and nodding umbels
of small, bell-shaped, blue, sometimes white, flowers in early summer.
Full sun, Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Max. spread: 0.1m, Max. height: 0.25m, Time to ultimate size: 2-5 years
Fr Cd SS

Allium wallichii CLD 1500 (129)

https://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/allium-wallichii
A. wallichii is an upright, bulbous perennial with linear, keeled, mid-green basal leaves,
stem-clasping leaves, and erect stems bearing loose umbels of star-shaped, purple to
purple-pink flowers in late summer and early autumn.
This is an un-named cultivar from seed collected in Yunnan. It's listed by Growild
Nursery https://www.growildnursery.co.uk/ (HPS note)
Full sun, Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Max. spread: 0.1m, Max. height: 0.5m, Time to ultimate size: 2-5 years
Fr Cd SS

Erodium manescavil (712)

https://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/erodium-manescaui
E. manescaui is a mat-forming perennial with dark grey-green, dissected leaves and
deep pink storksbill flowers over a long season from summer.
Max. spread: 0.6m, Max. height: 0.6m, Time to ultimate size: 2-5 years
Full sun, Alkaline, Neutral
No germination specifics

Erodium pelargoniiflrum (713)

http://www.hardy-
plant.org.uk/index.php?route=/plants/list/seed&show=full&plantid=713
White, upper petals purple blotch, sun, well drained site
30cm high
No germination specifics

Erythronium ex ‘Kinfauns Pink’ (735)

http://www.pitcairnalpines.co.uk/erythronium-kinfauns-pink-867-p.asp
One of our own hybrids between Erythronium White Beauty and revolutum. It has pale
pink flowers and does as well in the garden as Erythronium White Beauty, bulking up
quickly. It loves a cool position in well prepared ground to give it its best chance. Plant
10cm deep. 20cm tall.
No germination specifics

Erythronium revolutum (739)

https://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/erythronium-revolutum
E. revolutum is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with broad leaves and pink,
nodding, star-shaped flowers in spring.
Max. spread: 0.1m, Max. height: 0.3m, Time to ultimate size: 2-5 years
Partial Shade, Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
No germination specifics

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Eschscholzia red flowers (743)
https://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/eschscholzia-californica-red-chief
Note: link and image is of Eschscholzia californica ‘red chief’
Californian Poppy with red flowers
Max. spread: 0.3m, Max. height: 0.3m, Time to ultimate size: 1-2 years
Full sun, Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Sp O

Fritillaria gussichiae (809)

http://encyclopaedia.alpinegardensociety.net/plants/Fritillaria/gussichiae
Bulb to 3cm across. Stem 20-30cm tall. Leaves five to eight, all alternate, broadly
lanceolate, glaucous. Flowers one to three or more in an elongated raceme, broadly
campanulate, green with reddish-brown shading, but not tessellated, with a spermatic
scent.
Also: Robust plant with racemes of yellow-green flowers usually tinted reddish-brown.
Cultivate in cold frame or warm, well drained garden soil.
20cm high
No germination specifics

Fritillaria graeca (808)

https://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/fritillaria-graeca
F. graeca is a bulbous perennial with dark-green, strap-shaped leaves and large
mahogany bell-shaped flowers with green stripes in late spring.
Max. spread: 0.1m, Max. height: 0.15m, Time to ultimate size: 2-5 years
Partial Shade, Full Sun, Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
No germination specifics

Nectaroscordum siculum (1368)

http://www.hardy-
plant.org.uk/index.php?route=/plants/list/seed&show=full&plantid=1368 or
https://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/nectaroscordum-siculum
N. siculum is a bulbous perennial with linear garlic-scented leaves. In early summer, it
bears umbels of pendulous green-flushed pink and cream bell-shaped flowers on tall
stems.
Max. spread: 0.3m, Max. height: 1.2m, Time to ultimate size: 2-5 years
Full sun, Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
AT O

Nigella papillosa ex ‘Midnight’ (1398)

http://www.hardy-
plant.org.uk/index.php?route=/plants/list/seed&show=full&plantid=1398 or
https://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/nigella-papillosa-midnight
'Midnight' is a tall annual, with feathery foliage and dark-purple flowers that open up
with very ornamental, spider-like seed pods in the centre.
Max. spread: 0.5m, Max. height: 1m, Time to ultimate size 1-2 years
Full sun, Alkaline, Neutral
AT O E

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Persicaria amplexicaulis ex ‘Fat Domino’ (1506)
https://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/persicaria-amplexicaulis-fat-domino
'Fat Domino' is a vigorous, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with ovate to
lance-shaped, pointed, leathery, mid- to bright green leaves and long-stalked spikes of
tiny, narrowly bell-shaped, deep red flowers from midsummer into autumn.
Max. spread: 0.9m, Max. height: 1.2m, Time to ultimate size: 2-5 years
Partial Shade, Full Sun, Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Sp

Polemonium yezoense var hidakanum ex ‘Purple Rain’ (1563)

http://www.hardy-
plant.org.uk/index.php?route=/plants/list/seed&show=full&plantid=1563 or
'Purple Rain' is a mound-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with
pinnate, bronze- or purple-flushed, dark green leaves turning green in summer. Dark,
upright stems bear cymes of star-shaped, violet-blue flowers in late spring and early
summer.
Max. spread: 0.5m, Max. height: 0.6m, Time to ultimate size 2-5 years
Partial Shade, Full Sun, Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
AT O

Salvia nemorosa ex ‘Amethyst’ (1714)

https://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/salvia-nemorosa-amethyst
'Amethyst' is an upright, bushy, aromatic, deciduous perennial with erect stems
bearing ovate, grey-green leaves and dense racemes of reddish-purple to purple-pink
flowers from summer into autumn.
max. spread: 0.5m. Max. height: 0.6m, Time to ultimate size: 2-5 years
Full sun, Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Sp Ht E

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