Growing Daubenya from seed
Paul T. (Mon, 05 Nov 2012 23:17:26 PST)

At 05:19 PM 6/11/2012, you wrote:

Bruce,

I think with the majority of bulbs 7 weeks is a
bit enthusiastic to be worrying. Usually I think
these should be sown in autumn, with declining
temperatures then winter. I wouldn't be
surprised if there was no sign of germination
until next winter, in fact if they were only sown
in august I would be surprised if they germinated
for me this year (but that is in Canberra, so may
be different for you). I've had some experience
with Daubenya, but not a lot. I've had some
germination but I have found them very slow to
grow. Massonia on the other hand have done well
for me, growing quite quickly
comparatively. They too tend to sit until the
following year if they're sown too into the cool weather.

I hope this may be of some help.

Cheers.

Paul T.
Canberra, Australia - USDA Zone Equivalent approx. 8/9
Min winter temp -8 or -9°C. Max summer temp 40°C.
Thankfully, maybe once or twice a year only.

Growing an eclectic collection of plants from all
over the world including Aroids, Crocus,
Cyclamen, Erythroniums, Fritillarias, Galanthus,
Terrestrial Orchids, Irises, Liliums, Trilliums
(to name but a few) and just about anything else that doesn't move!!