On Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:51:43 +0100, Sacha wrote:

As Kay says, it sows itself quite happily so I wouldn't worry about
that. But you could always collect seed and scatter it around or sow
it in trays if you want to. But I don't thinkk I'd start messing about
with the host plant at this time of year, if I were you. Can you wait
until autumn or just buy another for yourself. It shouldn't be all
that expensive and then nothing's at risk!

- you're probably right, it's the 'getting something for nothing'
syndrome turning into a fetish.

I'll buy one.