[spottymint]

Hi

Was wondering if anybody has grown this plant, peony, (Paeonia mlokosewitschii) often called "Molly The Witch" from seed ?

I am wondering weather to have a bash, however I know the seed company supplying the seeds does not in general include growing advice.

So I am wondering if any of you kind people have grown this plant and may have any tips on seed sowing/germination/growing ?

Many thanks in advance for any help, as it is much appreciated, Thanks. 

[celjaci]

It would be much easier from fresh seed - once dried out can take a long time to germinate even 3 years!  It may even do the peculiar thing of producing roots only the first year and shoots the next year after chilling during the winter.  Good Luck!!

[spottymint]

Hi celjaci

Many thanks for that imformation, it really helps.

Another person elsewhere has given me a few hints, again fresh seed is best, but as I have no access to fresh seeds, looks like dried will have to do if I go ahead with trying to grow them.

They have mentioned 2 years and yourself 3, so a long project 

Thanks for the tips, very usefull.