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Seeds of Colutea Arborescens, Baguenaudier



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    Sowing **Colutea arborescens** (Baguenaudier or False Senna) seeds is an effective method for multiplying this ornamental shrub plant. Here are the detailed steps for successful sowing:

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    ### Materials needed:
    - Seeds of **Colutea arborescens**.
    - Light, well-drained substrate (mixture of potting soil, sand and perlite).
    - Seedling pots or trays.
    - Hot water for soaking.
    - Vaporizer to moisten the substrate.

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    ### Steps for sowing:

    #### 1. **Seed harvest and preparation**:
    - If you harvest the seeds yourself, collect them from fully ripe pods in late summer or early fall.
    - Clean the seeds to remove any pulp or residue.

    #### 2. **Seed Pre-Treatment**:
    Colutea arborescens seeds have a hard shell that can slow their germination. To increase your chances of success:
    - **Hot Water Soaking**: Place the seeds in warm water (about 60°C) and let them soak for 24 hours. The seeds will swell, indicating that they are ready to be sown.
    - **Mechanical scarification (optional)**: If the seeds do not swell, gently rub their shell with sandpaper or lightly cut it with a knife.

    #### 3. **Substrate preparation**:
    - Mix seed starting soil with sand or perlite to ensure good drainage.
    - Fill your pots or trays with this substrate.

    #### 4. **Sowing the seeds**:
    - Sow the seeds at a depth of approximately **1 to 2 cm**.
    - Cover them lightly with the substrate and press down gently.

    #### 5. **Watering**:
    - Moisten the substrate with a spray bottle to avoid moving the seeds.
    - Keep the substrate slightly moist throughout the process, without letting it get soggy.

    #### 6. **Germination conditions**:
    - Place the pots in a bright place but away from direct sunlight.
    - The ideal temperature for germination is around **20°C**.
    - Germination can take **2 to 4 weeks**, or even longer, depending on conditions.

    #### 7. **Replanting**:
    - When the seedlings have developed 2 to 3 true leaves, transplant them into individual pots.
    - Use a well-drained substrate and place the young plants in a bright place to strengthen them.

    #### 8. **Planting in open ground**:
    - Once the plants reach a height of 10 to 15 cm and all risk of frost has passed, plant them in their final location.
    - Colutea arborescens prefers poor, well-drained soil in full sun.

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    ### Additional tips:
    - **Exposure**: Colutea arborescens appreciates sunny areas and tolerates drought well.
    - **Soil**: It grows well in calcareous, stony or sandy soils.
    - **Maintenance**: Once established, this plant requires little maintenance. Prune it lightly after flowering to encourage a compact shape.
    - **Aesthetics**: This plant is appreciated for its beautiful yellow flowers and its decorative swollen pods.

    By following these steps, you can easily grow **Colutea arborescens** and enjoy its rustic charm in your garden. 🌼
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