Anyone else but Dichondra Repens seeds and not get Dichondra?

[VanTovey]

Hi all. I purchased and planted a second packet of Dichondra Repens and what has germinated is definitely not Dichondra. Has anyone else had the same issue and do you know what plant it ended up being?

I am trying to decide whether I should pull it up and start again or if whatever is coming up could work instead. 

As background, I am certain the second batch isn't Dichondra as the leaves are completely different. Also positive that what I am seeing is from the seeds and not something that came with the dirt or whatever as I planted these seeds in a specific pattern/spot (a circle between pavers) and the rest of the space still doesn't have any growth. 

Thanks!

[MitchellMc]

Hi @VanTovey,

I'm so sorry to hear there's been an issue with your Dichondra seeds.

I presume they are our Mr. Fothergill's Dichondra Seeds, so I have reached out to the supplier with your images. There can be mix-ups from time to time, and they'll take a look at them, verify that they are not Dichondra (though it sounds like you've already done so), and then post you a replacement pack of seeds.

At this early stage, it's probably not possible to positively identify the plant and whether it would be a suitable replacement.

I do apologise for the inconvenience.

Mitchell

[VanTovey]

Thanks so much, Mitchell. Yes, they are Mr Fothergill's.

Appreciate you reaching out to them.

[MitchellMc]

Hi @VanTovey,

Sorry about the delay. The Fothergills team is still trying to determine what that plant might be, but in the interim, they'd like to seed you another packet of the Dichondra.

I'll reach out via private message to get some contact details.

Mitchell

[MitchellMc]

Hold off on pulling those seeds out @VanTovey. Is there a chance that you might have missed seeing the cotyledon leaves (first set of leaves) on previous Dichondra seeds you'd planted?

I've had word back from Fothergills and they've confirmed that these are Dichondra, but the first set of leaves look entirely different from the second. They've mentioned that if you still have it, there's a picture on the back of the packet showing what these first set of leaves look like. I'll include it below.

What do you think? I'd suggest waiting for the second set of leaves, then we can confirm that they are Dichondra.

Mitchell

[VanTovey]

Hi Mitchell
Sorry - thought I had replied earlier. Thanks so much - I kept them in and they have indeed grown into dichondra!

Very, very happy. Thank you so much,