Hydrangea hydrangeoides
Genus Hydrangea
This source reports 4 treatments. All are shown.
Protocol 1
DerivedN. C. Deno, 1998Difficulty Low Rated by us, not by the source.
Start around September 10, 2027 for a May 3 last frost. Too late for spring 2027 — that needed starting on September 9, 2026.
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Dry storage
Duration: 180 days · Temperature: 70°F 21°C
- 2
Sow and cover
Temperature: 70°F 21°C · Light: light
about 6 months from start to sowing. Then 28 days to germinate.
100% germination in 28 days.
Protocol 2
DerivedN. C. Deno, 1998Difficulty Moderate Rated by us, not by the source.
Start around March 14, 2027 for a May 3 last frost. Too late for spring 2027 — that needed starting on March 13, 2026.
- 1
Dry storage
Duration: 180 days · Temperature: 70°F 21°C
- 2
Cold moist stratification
Duration: 90 days · Temperature: 40°F 4°C
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Warm moist stratification
Duration: 90 days · Temperature: 70°F 21°C · Light: light
about 12 months from start to sowing. Then 28 days to germinate.
100% germination in 14–28 days.
Protocol 3
DerivedN. C. Deno, 1998Difficulty Moderate Rated by us, not by the source.
Start around February 28, 2027 for a May 3 last frost. Too late for spring 2027 — that needed starting on February 27, 2026.
- 1
Dry storage
Duration: 180 days · Temperature: 70°F 21°C
- 2
Cold moist stratification
Duration: 90 days · Temperature: 40°F 4°C
- 3
Warm moist stratification
Duration: 90 days · Temperature: 70°F 21°C · Light: dark
about 12 months from start to sowing. Then 42 days to germinate.
50% germination in 42 days.
Protocol 4
DerivedN. C. Deno, 1998Difficulty High Rated by us, not by the source.
Start around August 6, 2027 for a May 3 last frost. Too late for spring 2027 — that needed starting on August 5, 2026.
- 1
Dry storage
Duration: 180 days · Temperature: 70°F 21°C
- 2
Sow and cover
Temperature: 70°F 21°C · Light: dark
about 6 months from start to sowing. Then 63 days to germinate.
25% germination in 28–63 days.