Sowing instructions C-D (sorted by scientific name) Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Mexican Red Bird of Paradise Peacock flower is easy to start from seeds. Germination will be speeded up if the seeds are nicked with a file before planting. Under good growing conditions (80F), peacock flower will self sow and may even become weedy Campanula medium var calycanthema - Cup & Saucer Sow direct outside in fall or spring. Don''t cover seeds with soil, they need light to germinate. Sow 12-18 inches apart. Germinate in 1-2 weeks. Campsis radicans - Trumpet creeper Cold stratify for 6-8 weeks. After this process sow 1/16 - 1/8" deep in quality sterilized soil and place at 70 degrees. Keep soilmixture moist. After germination grow seedlings in bright light under grow lights. Transplant to larger container after 4 weeks. Cananga odorata - Ylang-Ylang perfume tree Michelia champaca - Joy perfume tree Sow seeds 1/8" deep in standard potting mix at 75 - 80 degrees, Keep seeds moist and warm. Sealed plastic bag is best. Germinates in 2-4 months. Canna Cannas have an extremely hard protective seed coat that is impermeable to water. You can help the germination process by removing a bit of the seed coat through a process called scarification. Prior to planting, take a piece of sandpaper and sand the end of the seed until you get through the black seed coat. You''ll know that you''re through when you see the white endosperm. Basically, what you''re trying to do is make a hole in the seed coat so that water can get through. Once canna seeds have been scarified, they are easy to grow. Sow them a quarter-inch deep in a tray of vermiculite 8 to 10 weeks before your last frost date. Keep the vermiculite moist and the room temperature between 65°: and 70°F during the day and at 60°F overnight. The seeds should germinate in about one week. When the seedlings reach about 6 inches tall, transplant them into individual pots filled with a premoistened, well-draining potting soil. Add a granulated organic fertilizer to the potting soil (follow application recommendations on the fertilizer label). Keep the potting mix moist but not wet, and place the plants in a sunny (southern exposure) window. As the plants begin to actively grow, the soil will dry out quickly, so check daily and water when needed. Gradually harden off the cannas and transplant them outside, adding plenty of compost to the soil, following the last-frost date. Keep in mind that most cannas are hybrids bred for their flamboyant blooms and foliage. Seeds from hybrids will not come true to type, which means they will exhibit characteristics that are different from those of the mother plant (but not necessarily unattractive). If you''re feeling a bit on the wild side and don''t mind growing a few mystery plants, go ahead and start cannas from seed. If you want exact clones of your canna plant, you''ll need to propagate by division. Carica Papaya - Melon tree Plant the seeds in warm (80° F), sterile potting mix. Seeds should be planted in sterile soil as young papaya seedlings have a high mortality rate from damping off. Potting soil can be sterilized by mixing 50-50 with vermiculite and placing in an oven at 200° F for one hour. Under ideal conditions the seeds may germinate in about two weeks, but may take three to five weeks. Gibberellic acid can be used to speed up germination in some seasons. Seedlings usually begin flowering 9 - 12 months after they germinate Cassia alata - Candlebush - Guajava Very easy to germinate. Plant in spring after all danger of frost. Blooms the first year from seed. Catalpa bignonioides - Southern Catalpa Best sown in fall. Slightly covr with soil. No special reqirements, very easy to germinate Celosia Argentea - Cockscomb Celosia Flamingo purple - Cockscomb Celosia does best in warm or tropical climates. Full sun is a must, and you''ll get the best results in well-drained soil enriched with compost. Start seeds indoors in spring, then transplant when the seedlings are large enough to handle and danger of frost has passed. Seeds can also be sown directly outdoors. Space tall forms 12-15 inches apart, and dwarf forms 6-8 inches apart. Keep the plants well-watered until the plants are established, then reduce to once a week unless the weather is very hot. The plants tolerate dry conditions well. You won''t need to add supplemental fretilizer if the soil has been well prepared with compost. Cestrum nocturnum - Night Jessamine Sow 1/8" deep at 70-80 degrees. Keep moist. Germinates in 2-6 weeks. Chamaedorea elegans - Parlor Palm Plant the seeds at a depth of 3/4" using well draining soil mixture. Keep warm, damp and in filtered sunlight Chamaedorea sifritzii - Bamboo Palm These palms grow well indoors, though clump-forming ones will need larger containers. Keep them out of direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves. Outdoors they need well-drained, friable acid soil and a cool root run. Plants of both sexes are needed for fruit. Propagate by seed which will germinate in six to eight weeks in warm conditions. Clump-forming species can be propagated by division. Cheiranthus cheiri - English wall flower Sow seed directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. For earlier blossoms start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before setting out. Cover seeds with 1/8" of fine soil firmed down. Thin or transplant seedlings to 1 foot apart outdoors. GERMINATION: One to two weeks at 70''F. Keep soil moderately moist during germination Cimicifuga racemosa - Black Cohosh Sow seed in containers in an open frame in fall or spring. Grow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant. Lon germination process. Clematis chiisanensis - Korean Beauty Clematis vitalba Clematis virginia Old man's beard Clematis Tangutica Radar love Clematis heracleifolia Sow seeds surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays and cover with a very light sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Seal container inside a polythene bag and keep at a temperature of between 59-68 degrees, or place in a cold frame or sheltered position outdoors. After sowing do not exclude light as it helps germination. Keep surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged. Germination can take 1 to 2 months and can be erratic. Cleome - Spider Flower Germination requires warm temperature. Mid spring is the best season for seeding if you grow cleomes outside, however you can enjoy the flowers longer if you start them inside when it is still cool in early summer. Because their single root grow long and straight and they do not like to be transplanted, it is recommended to plant them directly. Spacing is required when they are about 1inch tall. Because they grow big, it is proper to keep 2 or 3 of them in a large container. Clitoria ternatea - Butterfly Pea Pre-soak for 12 hours in warm water and sow in a greenhouse in the spring or put them into a zip-closed plastic bag with soil for better germination. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots once they are large enough to handle and plant out in the summer. Cobaena scandens - Cathedral Bells - Cup & saucer vine To get a jump on the season and ensure a long period of bloom, it''s best to start them indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds in containers and keep the soil warm; use a heating cable if possible or set containers in a warm place such as on a hot water heater. Once seeds germinate, provide plenty of light. When seedlings are ready to transplant, slowly acclimate them to outdoors by gradually exposing them to stronger light over a period of about a week.Plant them in full sun unless otherwise noted; transplant carefully to avoid disturbing the roots. Provide support. Large vines, such as cathedral bells need sturdy supports. Coffeea Arabica - Arabian coffee Plant at 3/4" depth using well draing soil mix. Keep warm & damp and in filtered sunlight. Needs air circulation - do not cover with plastic Collinsia hederophylla - Chinese Pagodas Surface sow at 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Germination 2-3 weeks. Start inside for earlier blooms and sow outside after all danger of frost. Cortaderia jubata - Pampas grass pink Cortaderia selloana - Pampas grass white Sow surface after all danger of frost in well drained soil. It''s a good idea to start them in pots. Seeds are very tiny. The plant can be transplanted when 3 inch tall. If you start later than spring, you would need to keep the plant the first winter inside to protect from frost. Easy to grow. Costus speciosus - Crepe ginger The small seeds are slow germinating - up to 8 weeks depending on the soil temperature. Plant at 1/2'' depth using soil mixture. Be sure they are kept warm - 70 F degrees is ideal. Provide bright light and high humidity by covering the pot with a plastic sheet. Cryptostegia madagascariensis - Rubber vine Cover the seeds very lightly with a porous potting mixture. Keep warm 980F) and in bright light. Water when soil is dry to the touch Datura- Devil's trumpet see Brugmansia Dietes vegeta - Fortnight Lily - African Iris Self seeding, very easy. Sow surface in late fall for bloom next year. Diospyros virginiana - Persimmon tree Sow 1/4 inch deep in a cold frame (39F). Keep them at this temperature for 3 month, then move to 70ºF for germination. Alternatively you can cold stratify the seeds in the fridge for 3 month and sow them in spring. Dolichos Lablab - Hyacinth Bean Grow in mid spring 1/4'' deep. Tolerates drough and poor soil. Grows in sunny and partial shade location.

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