Hi Steve,

Yes, Lapageria do require cold stratification.

1.First soak the seed in tepid water for 48 hours.

2. Place seed in trays and cover to a depth of 5mm, place sown seed tray into a plastic freezer bag and put into cold stratification (i.e. the fridge) at around 3C for 28 days.

3. placed trays onto a heat mat set at 21 degrees. Germination should begin in 3 to 4 weeks.

4. Protect seed from mice once sown and from slugs and snails once leaf growth begins.

Thanks Ilex - I'm in the same boat as Steve.

Thanks Ilex
That explaines everything that I'm doing wrong so I will start again
Cheers
Steve

...and be patient. These things are rare for a reason, maybe slow germination is it's reason!

Hallo Steve,

so now, have you germinated succefully Lapageria rosea?

Best wishes

Tom