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Old 26-02-2007, 09:55 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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In article , Nick Maclaren
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Searching the Web indicates that it is globally self-sterile, because
its pollen is non-viable (I can't remember if it doesn't germinate, or
germinates and fails to reach the ovary).


Ah well at least one of the plants I saw last year had seeds.
I did get three seeds from an early set pod (with permission) but they
didn't germinate. Waterperry's was too near the restaurant door to even
think of taking a pod
Not that I would of course, without first asking!

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