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« on: January 01, 2010, 07:40:47 PM » |
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the color is accurate, bloom averages about 8 to 9 inches in diameter. has a slight scent. Louis  |
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« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2010, 08:05:19 PM » |
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Oh man no idea! The scent should narrow this down quite a bit if anyone else has thoughts though....
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"They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." -Edgar Allan Poe
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« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2010, 08:58:00 AM » |
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Pink Poodle, normally a double, has similar color and is fragrant though a smaller flower. One with a lighter color than this particular photos shows but also big and similar in look is Janys. Otherwise, I can't think what it could be. Do you know?
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« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2010, 10:07:49 AM » |
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Hello Charlie, thats why you are the top in your business, yes its Janys. i received some cuttings from Longwood Gardens many years ago and had this nice specimen, again i lost it. it was about 4 years old.
Kudos to you.
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« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2010, 07:58:23 AM » |
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Longwood Gardens had Janys. How about that!
I've lost mine now, too, but have some nice photos of it blooming its head off back in the 90's. I should try to get it again since there are not too many lavender flowers that large. The bush was a little soft for my taste but not terrible.
Charlie
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« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2010, 08:07:42 PM » |
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hi charlie,
not sure if you have been to longwood. they have one greenhouse dedicated to the hibiscus. all mature bushes, probably 10+ years old. its a delight to see
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« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2010, 07:48:11 PM » |
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I haven't been to Longwood but may have sent them some plants a decade ago. One of our oldest customers lives near there, too, and has talked about to me before. A quick search shows that Longwood Gardens Library ordered the HVH cd in 2003. I would very much like to visit one day and see their hibiscus now.
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« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2010, 07:16:21 AM » |
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hello charlie,
you can visit longwood and be pleased any time of the year. however june or july is the best, with the waterlilies blooming and the hibiscus at their best.
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« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2010, 08:00:46 AM » |
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I hope their structures handled all this recent snow OK!
Charlie
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« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2010, 08:43:42 AM » |
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i hope so also. fyi, this facility was the old dupont mansion. it just grand
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