Pokeweed 'Silberstein'
James Waddick (Mon, 15 Aug 2005 11:18:04 PDT)
Also, does anyone know to what extent the rather startling variegated
form, 'Silberstein', comes true from seed? A few weeks ago I found
another variegated form, with cream sectorial variegation, rather
than the speckling of 'Silberstein'. It remains to be seen if its
proves stable...
Dear Graham;
Welcome to the list.
'Silberstein' generally comes true, but some selection is
needed for best variegation. Oddly it hasn't self sown here, where
typical Poke is a serious weed.
I've never had a reaction from handling 'Silberstein'.
I've noticed that if seedlings are started in spring, a good
percentage of them winter kill the first winter, but if they survive
they are fairly permanent.
The amazing foliage makes it a very garden worthy plant.
Best Jim W.
ps RE: Cream sectorial variegation. I hear second handedly that
cuttings of variegated Poke root easily, but almost never produce
viable buds and survive winters. Serious propagation by seed only, so
this new form may be a passing fancy -literally.
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Dr. James W. Waddick
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