"Mike Roscoe" wrote in message
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"cliff_the_gardener" added:.
for cuttings - softwood in summer.
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In summer yes, but semi-hardwood cuttings of
L. crocothyrsos are best for a successful strike.
Try both, then you'll see that my advice is the
better bet.

M.R.

Thanks to you both.
Incidentally I have found the seed at
http://www.plantworld-devon.co.uk/ (Thanks Sacha)