Bells of Ireland has me beaten!

**Scarlet** · 09-04-2019, 03:58 AM

I haven't had much luck either. They need moist stratification. Best put between damp kitchen towel in a tub in the fridge for a week or so. I couldn't be bothered!
I will autumn sow later on in the year - if they are happy where they are they should self seed so worth planting up the couple you have.
Not sure about the one leaf? Maybe just a little early to compare....I think mine only have one leaf at this stage.

**Guest** · 09-04-2019, 04:40 AM

They are temperamental to germinate. I have grown them a couple of times different ways and they definitely do what they want

**farendwoman** · 10-04-2019, 08:29 PM

I’ve given up on them. Cannot get them to germinate at all, and have tried for at least five years.
I never ever see plants for sale either, and I’m always hanging around Farmers Markets and small nurseries.
Perhaps we just need absolutely fresh seed.
Who knows!

**bobbin** · 12-04-2019, 08:37 AM

Ooh farendwomen im not sure hanging around Farmers market and small nurseries sounds a healthy past time ha ha. But it's good to know I am not the only person who has problems with this blighter!
I really need some foliage plants for cutting and it looked a nice option. Funny you should mention it though as I don't recall seeing plants either. Thanks for your help folks. Any more advice very welcome. I may try the kitchen roll and fridge method ( oh dear that sounds smutty too,sorry)
I do find seeds that have to remain uncovered on soil surface hit and miss.

**Scarlet** · 12-04-2019, 09:09 AM

I use this stuff for foliage.....

Euphorbia oblongata- once it's in your garden you will never get rid of it

so you will always have some to cut. These photos were taken a few weeks back, flowers most of the year.

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