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Grafting Daphne
Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the
garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
Grafting Daphne
"Trevor Appleton" wrote in message ... Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire I'll be interested in replies to this, as far as I've seen the received wisdom is that daphnes are very difficult to propagate by any method. I bought one last year and it was delightful. I moved it this year and it has lot of buds and a few flowers. Most buds, though, are pecked off by the hens :-( Rather than move it again I'd like to propagate it to somewhere safer. Mary -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
Grafting Daphne
"Trevor Appleton" wrote in message ... Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire I'll be interested in replies to this, as far as I've seen the received wisdom is that daphnes are very difficult to propagate by any method. I bought one last year and it was delightful. I moved it this year and it has lot of buds and a few flowers. Most buds, though, are pecked off by the hens :-( Rather than move it again I'd like to propagate it to somewhere safer. Mary -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
Grafting Daphne
"Trevor Appleton" wrote in message ... Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire I'll be interested in replies to this, as far as I've seen the received wisdom is that daphnes are very difficult to propagate by any method. I bought one last year and it was delightful. I moved it this year and it has lot of buds and a few flowers. Most buds, though, are pecked off by the hens :-( Rather than move it again I'd like to propagate it to somewhere safer. Mary -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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Trevor Appleton14/3/04 7:31
Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Ray says, do try - he reckons it's almost impossible to root it, as you know, obviously. He says also that he thinks this is grounds for a divorce. ;-))) NB - he leaves me to dish the dirt! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
Grafting Daphne
Trevor Appleton14/3/04 7:31
Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Ray says, do try - he reckons it's almost impossible to root it, as you know, obviously. He says also that he thinks this is grounds for a divorce. ;-))) NB - he leaves me to dish the dirt! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
Grafting Daphne
Trevor Appleton14/3/04 7:31
Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Ray says, do try - he reckons it's almost impossible to root it, as you know, obviously. He says also that he thinks this is grounds for a divorce. ;-))) NB - he leaves me to dish the dirt! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
Grafting Daphne
"Trevor Appleton" wrote in message ... Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire Hello, Your Daphne retusa plants will be fine for grafting on to. I normally use mezereum as rootstock material. Regards Martin Froggatt. |
Grafting Daphne
"Trevor Appleton" wrote in message ... Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire Hello, Your Daphne retusa plants will be fine for grafting on to. I normally use mezereum as rootstock material. Regards Martin Froggatt. |
Grafting Daphne
"Trevor Appleton" wrote in message ... Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire Hello, Your Daphne retusa plants will be fine for grafting on to. I normally use mezereum as rootstock material. Regards Martin Froggatt. |
Grafting Daphne
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 21:19:55 -0000, "Mary Fisher"
wrote: "Trevor Appleton" wrote in message ... Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire I'll be interested in replies to this, as far as I've seen the received wisdom is that daphnes are very difficult to propagate by any method. I bought one last year and it was delightful. I moved it this year and it has lot of buds and a few flowers. Most buds, though, are pecked off by the hens :-( Are you sure it wasn't done by the neighbour's cats? -- Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad |
Grafting Daphne
In message , Trevor Appleton
writes Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire Hi Trevor, Not knowing any better, I foolishly put some tips of D. tangutica into a mix of sand and vermiculite, my favourite medium for propagating almost anything, and about 30% rooted for me in the unheated greenhouse in shade. So if you have loads anyway, why not stick a few growing tips in to see if you have any luck. I keep the medium moist but not wet. Cheers Christine -- Chris Boulby National Collection of Diascias |
Grafting Daphne
In message , Trevor Appleton
writes Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire Hi Trevor, Not knowing any better, I foolishly put some tips of D. tangutica into a mix of sand and vermiculite, my favourite medium for propagating almost anything, and about 30% rooted for me in the unheated greenhouse in shade. So if you have loads anyway, why not stick a few growing tips in to see if you have any luck. I keep the medium moist but not wet. Cheers Christine -- Chris Boulby National Collection of Diascias |
Grafting Daphne
In message , Trevor Appleton
writes Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire Hi Trevor, Not knowing any better, I foolishly put some tips of D. tangutica into a mix of sand and vermiculite, my favourite medium for propagating almost anything, and about 30% rooted for me in the unheated greenhouse in shade. So if you have loads anyway, why not stick a few growing tips in to see if you have any luck. I keep the medium moist but not wet. Cheers Christine -- Chris Boulby National Collection of Diascias |
Grafting Daphne
In message , Trevor Appleton
writes Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire Hi Trevor, Not knowing any better, I foolishly put some tips of D. tangutica into a mix of sand and vermiculite, my favourite medium for propagating almost anything, and about 30% rooted for me in the unheated greenhouse in shade. So if you have loads anyway, why not stick a few growing tips in to see if you have any luck. I keep the medium moist but not wet. Cheers Christine -- Chris Boulby National Collection of Diascias |
Grafting Daphne
"Sacha" wrote in message o.uk... Trevor Appleton14/3/04 7:31 Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Ray says, do try - he reckons it's almost impossible to root it, as you know, obviously. He says also that he thinks this is grounds for a divorce. Sacha It would have been if it hadn't been possible to leave another 6ft high part of the plant just to the side of the conservatory window. I just hope it hasn't killed it. We're down in Devon BTW 3rd April for a week and might just pay you a visit.(staying nr Kingsbridge) I think it was Apple Day October 1996 the last time I was in Landscove. Are you around during the week? best wishes trevor -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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"Sacha" wrote in message o.uk... Trevor Appleton14/3/04 7:31 Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Ray says, do try - he reckons it's almost impossible to root it, as you know, obviously. He says also that he thinks this is grounds for a divorce. Sacha It would have been if it hadn't been possible to leave another 6ft high part of the plant just to the side of the conservatory window. I just hope it hasn't killed it. We're down in Devon BTW 3rd April for a week and might just pay you a visit.(staying nr Kingsbridge) I think it was Apple Day October 1996 the last time I was in Landscove. Are you around during the week? best wishes trevor -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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"Sacha" wrote in message o.uk... Trevor Appleton14/3/04 7:31 Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Ray says, do try - he reckons it's almost impossible to root it, as you know, obviously. He says also that he thinks this is grounds for a divorce. Sacha It would have been if it hadn't been possible to leave another 6ft high part of the plant just to the side of the conservatory window. I just hope it hasn't killed it. We're down in Devon BTW 3rd April for a week and might just pay you a visit.(staying nr Kingsbridge) I think it was Apple Day October 1996 the last time I was in Landscove. Are you around during the week? best wishes trevor -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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"ChurchYardYew" wrote in message ... "Trevor Appleton" wrote in message ... Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire Hello, Your Daphne retusa plants will be fine for grafting on to. I normally use mezereum as rootstock material. thats useful advise I have three retusa and a mezereum to have a go at (says he full of enthusiasm after an apple tree grafting course yesterday) trevor -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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"ChurchYardYew" wrote in message ... "Trevor Appleton" wrote in message ... Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire Hello, Your Daphne retusa plants will be fine for grafting on to. I normally use mezereum as rootstock material. thats useful advise I have three retusa and a mezereum to have a go at (says he full of enthusiasm after an apple tree grafting course yesterday) trevor -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
Grafting Daphne
"ChurchYardYew" wrote in message ... "Trevor Appleton" wrote in message ... Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire Hello, Your Daphne retusa plants will be fine for grafting on to. I normally use mezereum as rootstock material. thats useful advise I have three retusa and a mezereum to have a go at (says he full of enthusiasm after an apple tree grafting course yesterday) trevor -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
Grafting Daphne
"Chris Boulby" wrote in message ... In message , Trevor Appleton writes Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire Hi Trevor, Not knowing any better, I foolishly put some tips of D. tangutica into a mix of sand and vermiculite, my favourite medium for propagating almost anything, and about 30% rooted for me in the unheated greenhouse in shade. So if you have loads anyway, why not stick a few growing tips in to see if you have any luck. I keep the medium moist but not wet. I have a heated propagator with a few spaces after the overwintering Argyranthemum cuttings have come out, so I'll give it a go. If I get one out of 100 it will be a success. BTW know of any sources of rootstock for apples in Yorkshire (E opf the A1 pref) Trevor -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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"Chris Boulby" wrote in message ... In message , Trevor Appleton writes Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire Hi Trevor, Not knowing any better, I foolishly put some tips of D. tangutica into a mix of sand and vermiculite, my favourite medium for propagating almost anything, and about 30% rooted for me in the unheated greenhouse in shade. So if you have loads anyway, why not stick a few growing tips in to see if you have any luck. I keep the medium moist but not wet. I have a heated propagator with a few spaces after the overwintering Argyranthemum cuttings have come out, so I'll give it a go. If I get one out of 100 it will be a success. BTW know of any sources of rootstock for apples in Yorkshire (E opf the A1 pref) Trevor -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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"Chris Boulby" wrote in message ... In message , Trevor Appleton writes Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire Hi Trevor, Not knowing any better, I foolishly put some tips of D. tangutica into a mix of sand and vermiculite, my favourite medium for propagating almost anything, and about 30% rooted for me in the unheated greenhouse in shade. So if you have loads anyway, why not stick a few growing tips in to see if you have any luck. I keep the medium moist but not wet. I have a heated propagator with a few spaces after the overwintering Argyranthemum cuttings have come out, so I'll give it a go. If I get one out of 100 it will be a success. BTW know of any sources of rootstock for apples in Yorkshire (E opf the A1 pref) Trevor -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
Grafting Daphne
In message , Trevor Appleton
writes "Chris Boulby" wrote in message ... In message , Trevor Appleton writes Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire Hi Trevor, Not knowing any better, I foolishly put some tips of D. tangutica into a mix of sand and vermiculite, my favourite medium for propagating almost anything, and about 30% rooted for me in the unheated greenhouse in shade. So if you have loads anyway, why not stick a few growing tips in to see if you have any luck. I keep the medium moist but not wet. I have a heated propagator with a few spaces after the overwintering Argyranthemum cuttings have come out, so I'll give it a go. If I get one out of 100 it will be a success. BTW know of any sources of rootstock for apples in Yorkshire (E opf the A1 pref) Sorry, I've no idea. Never had such grand propagating ambitions.... Good luck with your daphne, let us know how you get on. I've had success with quite a few shrubs using this method, and I never bother with rooting hormone stuff, just sheer laziness actually, so if they root they get potted on, if they don't I throw them out. The daphnes took about 3 months to root as I recall. -- Chris Boulby National Collection of Diascias |
Grafting Daphne
In message , Trevor Appleton
writes "Chris Boulby" wrote in message ... In message , Trevor Appleton writes Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire Hi Trevor, Not knowing any better, I foolishly put some tips of D. tangutica into a mix of sand and vermiculite, my favourite medium for propagating almost anything, and about 30% rooted for me in the unheated greenhouse in shade. So if you have loads anyway, why not stick a few growing tips in to see if you have any luck. I keep the medium moist but not wet. I have a heated propagator with a few spaces after the overwintering Argyranthemum cuttings have come out, so I'll give it a go. If I get one out of 100 it will be a success. BTW know of any sources of rootstock for apples in Yorkshire (E opf the A1 pref) Sorry, I've no idea. Never had such grand propagating ambitions.... Good luck with your daphne, let us know how you get on. I've had success with quite a few shrubs using this method, and I never bother with rooting hormone stuff, just sheer laziness actually, so if they root they get potted on, if they don't I throw them out. The daphnes took about 3 months to root as I recall. -- Chris Boulby National Collection of Diascias |
Grafting Daphne
In message , Trevor Appleton
writes "Chris Boulby" wrote in message ... In message , Trevor Appleton writes Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Trevor East Yorkshire Hi Trevor, Not knowing any better, I foolishly put some tips of D. tangutica into a mix of sand and vermiculite, my favourite medium for propagating almost anything, and about 30% rooted for me in the unheated greenhouse in shade. So if you have loads anyway, why not stick a few growing tips in to see if you have any luck. I keep the medium moist but not wet. I have a heated propagator with a few spaces after the overwintering Argyranthemum cuttings have come out, so I'll give it a go. If I get one out of 100 it will be a success. BTW know of any sources of rootstock for apples in Yorkshire (E opf the A1 pref) Sorry, I've no idea. Never had such grand propagating ambitions.... Good luck with your daphne, let us know how you get on. I've had success with quite a few shrubs using this method, and I never bother with rooting hormone stuff, just sheer laziness actually, so if they root they get potted on, if they don't I throw them out. The daphnes took about 3 months to root as I recall. -- Chris Boulby National Collection of Diascias |
Grafting Daphne
Trevor Appleton15/3/04 6:52
"Sacha" wrote in message o.uk... Trevor Appleton14/3/04 7:31 Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Ray says, do try - he reckons it's almost impossible to root it, as you know, obviously. He says also that he thinks this is grounds for a divorce. Sacha It would have been if it hadn't been possible to leave another 6ft high part of the plant just to the side of the conservatory window. I just hope it hasn't killed it. We're down in Devon BTW 3rd April for a week and might just pay you a visit.(staying nr Kingsbridge) I think it was Apple Day October 1996 the last time I was in Landscove. Are you around during the week? This time of year we rarely leave the place and *never* on weekends but we do have the occasional day out. ;-) Let us know which day you want to come (01803 762273) and we'll be sure to be here. Tea or lunch on us! Look forward to it. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
Grafting Daphne
Trevor Appleton15/3/04 6:52
"Sacha" wrote in message o.uk... Trevor Appleton14/3/04 7:31 Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Ray says, do try - he reckons it's almost impossible to root it, as you know, obviously. He says also that he thinks this is grounds for a divorce. Sacha It would have been if it hadn't been possible to leave another 6ft high part of the plant just to the side of the conservatory window. I just hope it hasn't killed it. We're down in Devon BTW 3rd April for a week and might just pay you a visit.(staying nr Kingsbridge) I think it was Apple Day October 1996 the last time I was in Landscove. Are you around during the week? This time of year we rarely leave the place and *never* on weekends but we do have the occasional day out. ;-) Let us know which day you want to come (01803 762273) and we'll be sure to be here. Tea or lunch on us! Look forward to it. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
Grafting Daphne
Trevor Appleton15/3/04 6:52
"Sacha" wrote in message o.uk... Trevor Appleton14/3/04 7:31 Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Ray says, do try - he reckons it's almost impossible to root it, as you know, obviously. He says also that he thinks this is grounds for a divorce. Sacha It would have been if it hadn't been possible to leave another 6ft high part of the plant just to the side of the conservatory window. I just hope it hasn't killed it. We're down in Devon BTW 3rd April for a week and might just pay you a visit.(staying nr Kingsbridge) I think it was Apple Day October 1996 the last time I was in Landscove. Are you around during the week? This time of year we rarely leave the place and *never* on weekends but we do have the occasional day out. ;-) Let us know which day you want to come (01803 762273) and we'll be sure to be here. Tea or lunch on us! Look forward to it. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
Grafting Daphne
Trevor Appleton15/3/04 6:52
"Sacha" wrote in message o.uk... Trevor Appleton14/3/04 7:31 Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Ray says, do try - he reckons it's almost impossible to root it, as you know, obviously. He says also that he thinks this is grounds for a divorce. Sacha It would have been if it hadn't been possible to leave another 6ft high part of the plant just to the side of the conservatory window. I just hope it hasn't killed it. snip I hope not but in fact, cutting 'windows' in shrubs is not unknown and is a good way of dealing with those that are too tall. Whether your Daphne will survive is open to question but Ray says "he doesn't see why not". So maybe divorce can be avoided. ;-) -- Sacha (remove the weeds to email me) |
Grafting Daphne
Trevor Appleton15/3/04 6:52
"Sacha" wrote in message o.uk... Trevor Appleton14/3/04 7:31 Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Ray says, do try - he reckons it's almost impossible to root it, as you know, obviously. He says also that he thinks this is grounds for a divorce. Sacha It would have been if it hadn't been possible to leave another 6ft high part of the plant just to the side of the conservatory window. I just hope it hasn't killed it. snip I hope not but in fact, cutting 'windows' in shrubs is not unknown and is a good way of dealing with those that are too tall. Whether your Daphne will survive is open to question but Ray says "he doesn't see why not". So maybe divorce can be avoided. ;-) -- Sacha (remove the weeds to email me) |
Grafting Daphne
Trevor Appleton15/3/04 10:13
"Sacha" wrote in message o.uk... Trevor Appleton15/3/04 6:52 "Sacha" wrote in message o.uk... Trevor Appleton14/3/04 7:31 Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Ray says, do try - he reckons it's almost impossible to root it, as you know, obviously. He says also that he thinks this is grounds for a divorce. Sacha It would have been if it hadn't been possible to leave another 6ft high part of the plant just to the side of the conservatory window. I just hope it hasn't killed it. We're down in Devon BTW 3rd April for a week and might just pay you a visit.(staying nr Kingsbridge) I think it was Apple Day October 1996 the last time I was in Landscove. Are you around during the week? This time of year we rarely leave the place and *never* on weekends but we do have the occasional day out. ;-) Let us know which day you want to come (01803 762273) and we'll be sure to be here. Tea or lunch on us! Look forward to it. -- My wife says she remembers you having a cafe. I can't say I remember that. I remember a lot of fuchsias in an old fashioned glass conservatory of greenhouse, or have I got the wrong place? It'll be between April 4th and 8th Your divergent interests are showing. ;-) We have both. The tea room was the old Parish Room when this was the Vicarage and it fronts a square lawn on which tea is served and adjoins our house, though the entrance is separate. The Fuchsia house is the usual greenhouse and there is a small, square, conservatory-type greenhouse near the tea room with some tender and unusual climbers, shrubs and a worter feecha of an old terracotta urn, some dangling chains and dripping water in it - it's not very large by comparison to the other houses and has a square fishpond in front of it. There is also the 'big double' which is a large double span house in which a lot of our stock is seen and where the one and only sales point is (one till and lots notebooks and pencils for adding up) and the 'small double' which is also a double span greenhouse with Fuchsias planted all down one side in which several birds nest, a huge and bossy Passiflora antioquensis that makes a tunnel almost at the entrance and all kinds of other stuff in it, both planted up in beds and for sale in pots. 'Up the field' and normally out of public access are all kinds of other stuff in polytunnels and on Mypex. Best thing to do is look at the website (below) and see if you recognise it. We may be the only Nursery that hedges its bets with a church on one side and a (small) Roman temple in the private bit of the garden. ;-) Given your dates I'm sure we'll be here - it's a busy time. The web site gives directions but if you need to know more, give me a ring. Coming from Kingsbridge, you'll come through Dartington and turn right at the crest of the hill at Huxhams Cross. We'll look forward to seeing you. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
Grafting Daphne
Trevor Appleton15/3/04 10:13
"Sacha" wrote in message o.uk... Trevor Appleton15/3/04 6:52 "Sacha" wrote in message o.uk... Trevor Appleton14/3/04 7:31 Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Ray says, do try - he reckons it's almost impossible to root it, as you know, obviously. He says also that he thinks this is grounds for a divorce. Sacha It would have been if it hadn't been possible to leave another 6ft high part of the plant just to the side of the conservatory window. I just hope it hasn't killed it. We're down in Devon BTW 3rd April for a week and might just pay you a visit.(staying nr Kingsbridge) I think it was Apple Day October 1996 the last time I was in Landscove. Are you around during the week? This time of year we rarely leave the place and *never* on weekends but we do have the occasional day out. ;-) Let us know which day you want to come (01803 762273) and we'll be sure to be here. Tea or lunch on us! Look forward to it. -- My wife says she remembers you having a cafe. I can't say I remember that. I remember a lot of fuchsias in an old fashioned glass conservatory of greenhouse, or have I got the wrong place? It'll be between April 4th and 8th Your divergent interests are showing. ;-) We have both. The tea room was the old Parish Room when this was the Vicarage and it fronts a square lawn on which tea is served and adjoins our house, though the entrance is separate. The Fuchsia house is the usual greenhouse and there is a small, square, conservatory-type greenhouse near the tea room with some tender and unusual climbers, shrubs and a worter feecha of an old terracotta urn, some dangling chains and dripping water in it - it's not very large by comparison to the other houses and has a square fishpond in front of it. There is also the 'big double' which is a large double span house in which a lot of our stock is seen and where the one and only sales point is (one till and lots notebooks and pencils for adding up) and the 'small double' which is also a double span greenhouse with Fuchsias planted all down one side in which several birds nest, a huge and bossy Passiflora antioquensis that makes a tunnel almost at the entrance and all kinds of other stuff in it, both planted up in beds and for sale in pots. 'Up the field' and normally out of public access are all kinds of other stuff in polytunnels and on Mypex. Best thing to do is look at the website (below) and see if you recognise it. We may be the only Nursery that hedges its bets with a church on one side and a (small) Roman temple in the private bit of the garden. ;-) Given your dates I'm sure we'll be here - it's a busy time. The web site gives directions but if you need to know more, give me a ring. Coming from Kingsbridge, you'll come through Dartington and turn right at the crest of the hill at Huxhams Cross. We'll look forward to seeing you. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
Grafting Daphne
Trevor Appleton15/3/04 10:13
"Sacha" wrote in message o.uk... Trevor Appleton15/3/04 6:52 "Sacha" wrote in message o.uk... Trevor Appleton14/3/04 7:31 Have just had the unpleasant task of felling my favourite shrub in the garden - an 8ft tall Daphne bholua 'Darjeeling'. I was instructed by the Chief Domestic that it had to go as it was blocking the view from the conservatory, fortunately some of it is left to grow on as it had two stems. However, I now have masses of grafting material if I only had some rootstocks. Any ideas? Are there any commonly available plants that would do? I have a few small Daphne retusa, which it would be a shame to hack, but I could use these if they were suitable. Ray says, do try - he reckons it's almost impossible to root it, as you know, obviously. He says also that he thinks this is grounds for a divorce. Sacha It would have been if it hadn't been possible to leave another 6ft high part of the plant just to the side of the conservatory window. I just hope it hasn't killed it. We're down in Devon BTW 3rd April for a week and might just pay you a visit.(staying nr Kingsbridge) I think it was Apple Day October 1996 the last time I was in Landscove. Are you around during the week? This time of year we rarely leave the place and *never* on weekends but we do have the occasional day out. ;-) Let us know which day you want to come (01803 762273) and we'll be sure to be here. Tea or lunch on us! Look forward to it. -- My wife says she remembers you having a cafe. I can't say I remember that. I remember a lot of fuchsias in an old fashioned glass conservatory of greenhouse, or have I got the wrong place? It'll be between April 4th and 8th Your divergent interests are showing. ;-) We have both. The tea room was the old Parish Room when this was the Vicarage and it fronts a square lawn on which tea is served and adjoins our house, though the entrance is separate. The Fuchsia house is the usual greenhouse and there is a small, square, conservatory-type greenhouse near the tea room with some tender and unusual climbers, shrubs and a worter feecha of an old terracotta urn, some dangling chains and dripping water in it - it's not very large by comparison to the other houses and has a square fishpond in front of it. There is also the 'big double' which is a large double span house in which a lot of our stock is seen and where the one and only sales point is (one till and lots notebooks and pencils for adding up) and the 'small double' which is also a double span greenhouse with Fuchsias planted all down one side in which several birds nest, a huge and bossy Passiflora antioquensis that makes a tunnel almost at the entrance and all kinds of other stuff in it, both planted up in beds and for sale in pots. 'Up the field' and normally out of public access are all kinds of other stuff in polytunnels and on Mypex. Best thing to do is look at the website (below) and see if you recognise it. We may be the only Nursery that hedges its bets with a church on one side and a (small) Roman temple in the private bit of the garden. ;-) Given your dates I'm sure we'll be here - it's a busy time. The web site gives directions but if you need to know more, give me a ring. Coming from Kingsbridge, you'll come through Dartington and turn right at the crest of the hill at Huxhams Cross. We'll look forward to seeing you. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
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