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Half hardy annuals best
raised from plugs
These half-hardy annuals are
often best bought in as seedlings or plugs as they can be
difficult to raise from seed without special
facilities.
Begonia (fibrous rooted)
Tiny seed, very difficult to sow evenly.
Begonia (tuberous rooted) Tiny seed, tricky to sow;
very expensive.
Impatiens Singles: Expensive seed; difficult to start
succesfully.
Impatiens Doubles: Only 50% double from seed; plants
100%.
Lobelia Minute seed; seedlings rot easily when very
young.
Pelargonium (Geranium) Bushy types: Expensive, very
few seeds supplied.
Pelargonium (Geranium) Ivy-leaved types: Cuttings
raised types better than seed.
Petunia Small seed, difficult to sow thinly and raise
successfully.
Salvia Not easy to grow well, seedlings often develop
poorly.
Verbena Most varieties very difficult to germinate
successfully.
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Annuals.
Hardy
annuals - are for sowing in
the garden
Half
hardy annuals - are for
raising indoors or buying in
Adapted from The
Planting Planner by Graham
Rice
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