Hello all.
I've read through the other thread on Ebenus cretica, but it seemed to me to be from an angle of already being more familiar with the plant than I am. Apologies though if this doesn't warrant a new thread.
My Dad is hard to buy for with gifts, but he does like gardening, growing new things and always has his holidays in Crete/Greece, so I thought it would be nice to get him some Ebenus cretica seeds for his Birthday. Now maybe you're already calling me a fool
Anyway, I cannot really find a nice set of complete cultivation instructions anywhere, and also, you guys no doubt have some good practical experience. So, could someone tell me what to do to grow this plant, starting with that to do with the seeds up to ongoing care. Can it be kept in a container for good or will it need to go into ground? And the usual - soil types, exposure, tenderness and even growing habit of it. I've got the seeds now, so even if it's not a plant for the long term, he may as well have a go for the fun of it. I will take your information and make out a sheet for him to give with the seeds.
We live in East Devon, which so far seems dry, hot, sheltered in summer.
Thank you kindly.
James.