When are the seeds ripe?
The seeds ripen after the flowering period in May / June. The maturity of the seeds can be recognized at the latest when the leaves turn yellow. As a rule, the seeds are ripe in July and can be collected if necessary.
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Characteristics of the seeds
The seeds of the Bunny bell are located in a three-lobed capsule fruit. This has three chambers, in which there are 3 to 30 seeds, depending on the species. The individual seeds are inconspicuous. They have a rounded to spherical shape, are wingless and black in color. Their surface appears smooth and slightly shiny. There are cold and dark germs.
Self-sowing: Not infrequently the case
Often, rabbit bells feel so comfortable in their location that they reproduce on their own using their seeds. Over time, entire carpets of flowers are created. But this requires a suitable location.
The place where the bunny bell stands should be partially to shady. For example, locations under trees and bushes are particularly suitable. The soil there should be rich in nutrients, loosened, slightly acidic and humus.
Start the sowing yourself
If you take the correct step-by-step approach, you will be able to use the sowing also tackle it yourself. Either start in autumn between mid and late October or in spring between February and March. This is important because the seeds are cold germiners and require cool temperatures to germinate.
How to do it:
- Seeds in Sowing soil sow (approx. 1 cm deep)
- put in a warm living room for the first 2 to 4 weeks and keep moist
- after 4 to 6 weeks put it out on the balcony, terrace or cold house (-4 to 4 ° C)
- Plant out from May
- Plant spacing: 8 to 10 cm
Tips & Tricks
Once you have collected the seeds, do not leave them unattended where small children and pets have free access. The seeds are like the other parts of the bunny bell poisonous.