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"Mike Lyle" wrote "Larry Stoter" wrote in message [...] I presume you intend native wildflowers? In which case, try to check the source of the seed. Some packs of 'native' wildflower seeds actually originate from outside the UK. snip For example, the UK varieties are probably prefered by UK insects and more resistant to UK pests and diseases. Good point. I can't remember the details, but there was an interesting case with, I think, primroses. IIRC, a particular strain in the northern Hebrides flowered at a very slightly different time, which provided invertebrates exactly when they were wanted during the local birds' breeding timetable. An introduced, but still British, strain was a couple of weeks wrong, and the effect was measurable. That's extreme, of course: I don't think many mainland ecosystems are anything like that delicate -- I wouldn't worry much about, say, "average" English seed in an "average" Scottish garden. In this respect you may well find that wild flower nurseries in your area make a point of raising as much of their stock as possible from relatively locally harvested seed/ material. I also had some sound advice from a couple of quite small, tucked away local nurseries about what would grow in my particular conditions when I was trying to get my wild area established, so it's a good idea to seek them out and chat to the owners about what you're trying to do - they're often only too glad to help. Kate, if you'd like any Red Campion seed from E Anglia, I have some left from last year's flowering that you're welcome to. -- Sue |
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Kate, if you'd like any Red Campion seed from E Anglia, I have some left from last year's flowering that you're welcome to. Sorry I have been so long answering, gremlins in my p.c. all better now I hope. Thank you for your kind offer but I do have some Red Campion, it strayed in from the lane, honest :-) but it was kind of you to offer. kate |
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