Hooker’s Fairybells
Prosartes hookeri
(also known as Drops of gold)
zones 3-5
40 seeds
Hooker’s Fairybell is very similar to its cousin, Rough-Fruited Fairybells. They can be distinguished, however, by the hairs on the leaves and fruit (leaves of Rough-Fruited Fairybells are smooth, and the fruit is bumpy). They prefer shady evergreen forests. and are often found alongside species of Maianthemum and Berberis repens. This species of the lily family flowers May-July. The fruit is a round, bright red berry that contains only 4-6 seeds (Rough-Fruited Fairybell fruits contain 6-12 seeds).
Sow the seeds in early spring in a shallow tray or another suitable container in a mixture of equal parts loam, peat, and sand. Push the seeds lightly below the surface of the growing medium and keep it moist. It is best to place them in a cool place with indirect sunlight because the seeds need a chilling period to germinate.
The seedlings can be transplanted outdoors when the danger of frost has passed.
Prosartes hookeri
(also known as Drops of gold)
zones 3-5
40 seeds
Hooker’s Fairybell is very similar to its cousin, Rough-Fruited Fairybells. They can be distinguished, however, by the hairs on the leaves and fruit (leaves of Rough-Fruited Fairybells are smooth, and the fruit is bumpy). They prefer shady evergreen forests. and are often found alongside species of Maianthemum and Berberis repens. This species of the lily family flowers May-July. The fruit is a round, bright red berry that contains only 4-6 seeds (Rough-Fruited Fairybell fruits contain 6-12 seeds).
Sow the seeds in early spring in a shallow tray or another suitable container in a mixture of equal parts loam, peat, and sand. Push the seeds lightly below the surface of the growing medium and keep it moist. It is best to place them in a cool place with indirect sunlight because the seeds need a chilling period to germinate.
The seedlings can be transplanted outdoors when the danger of frost has passed.
Prosartes hookeri
(also known as Drops of gold)
zones 3-5
40 seeds
Hooker’s Fairybell is very similar to its cousin, Rough-Fruited Fairybells. They can be distinguished, however, by the hairs on the leaves and fruit (leaves of Rough-Fruited Fairybells are smooth, and the fruit is bumpy). They prefer shady evergreen forests. and are often found alongside species of Maianthemum and Berberis repens. This species of the lily family flowers May-July. The fruit is a round, bright red berry that contains only 4-6 seeds (Rough-Fruited Fairybell fruits contain 6-12 seeds).
Sow the seeds in early spring in a shallow tray or another suitable container in a mixture of equal parts loam, peat, and sand. Push the seeds lightly below the surface of the growing medium and keep it moist. It is best to place them in a cool place with indirect sunlight because the seeds need a chilling period to germinate.
The seedlings can be transplanted outdoors when the danger of frost has passed.