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Forcing tips???

DrPulte_Moderator | Posted in Southeast Gardening on

I know early spring-blooming shrubs can be forced to bloom indoors this time of year. This can be done by cutting stems as buds begin to swell. Spring-flowering quince, fruit trees, and forsythia are all good normal choices. 

Is there anything more unusual people have done this with?

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    DrPulte_Moderator | | #1

    anyone ever try Fothergilla?

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    DrPulte_Moderator | | #2

    I think the cold might get my edgeworthia??? I think I will bring some stems in and force them inside. Has anyone done this?

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