Fremontodendron

Has anyone tried raising this from seed? The shrub I planted this Spring gave up the ghost during the second heatwave of summer, but did set seed. Seems a shame to waste it
As an aside, why is it that Californian plants do so badly here? Lost 3 Ceanothus too.

 

Yeah I grew it from seed a long time ago, only kept it a few years as it got out of hand and those bits that rub off it are a bit irritant.
Grows fast from seed and can get a flower or two first year, even over here if you sow early.

Yeah, not sure why Californian plants should not do too well with you, most like heat, although the likes of Ceanothus dont like it too cold in winter.
California does have some very differing climates, due to mountains, coastal etc.

 

Hi pete, thanks for that! Good news, as there's no such thing as a plant guarantee here. I know what you mean about the irritation. Just collecting the seed pods was itchy
So far, the only Ceanothus that I've been able to keep alive for more than 3 years is 'Yankee Point'. It's so annoying when you've planted one as a support for a Clematis, it pegs it and the Clematis is left waving about in mid-air
Seed-sowing tomorrow, then

 

Bit early,perhaps, but worth a go.