Red Horse Chestnut Seed

Aesculus carnea

£6.33£48.90

The Aesculus carnea, or Red Horse Chestnut, is a hybrid tree celebrated for its beautiful pink to red flowers. Growing from seeds, it offers a blend of ornamental beauty and resilience, making it a prized addition to diverse UK gardens.

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Red Horse Chestnut Seeds, sourced from the splendid Aesculus carnea, offer gardeners in the UK an opportunity to cultivate a tree renowned for its striking floral display and robust stature. This hybrid, known for its vibrant pink to red flower clusters, is a cross between the common Horse Chestnut and the Red Buckeye.

It’s an excellent choice for those seeking a tree with ornamental appeal and practical benefits. The Red Horse Chestnut is adaptable to various soil types, thriving best in well-drained, fertile soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is resistant to the leaf miner, a common pest in its Horse Chestnut parent.

The tree’s compact and rounded form makes it suitable for both small and large garden spaces. Its glossy, dark green leaves, which turn a rich yellow in autumn, add to its year-round interest.

Natural Germination: Red Horse Chestnut seeds typically require a period of cold stratification to break dormancy. Planting the seeds outdoors in autumn allows them to undergo natural cold conditions, promoting germination in spring.

Artificial Stratification: For controlled germination, place the seeds in a moist substrate and refrigerate for about 2-3 months. This simulates the natural cold period, preparing the seeds for successful germination when planted in warmer conditions.

Scarification

Scarification

Soak in water for 24 hours

Cold Stratification

Cold Stratification

Cold stratify for 90 days

Expected Germinancy Rate

Germinate

Expect about 91% germinancy