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« on: November 26, 2008, 07:04:11 AM » |
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Bridal Path is one of those tropical flowers that seems to have wide appeal. Just about everyone seems to like the warm orange/yellow/fuscia colors that made The Path so popular. I've been trying to develop variations and improvements on The Path for several years and Bridal Path is one of these. Its' most outstanding feature is the size of the bloom - much larger than The Path at 10 inches when the nights are warm and the days are long.
2008 was the first year we had many Bridal Paths to offer, but it wasn't all that many actually. We should have more of them in 2009 and think anyone who likes their flowers big will enjoy growing Bridal Path.
Bridal Path avoids one of the drawbacks of some large flowers in that it is able to hold the big blooms from horizontal to upright. Rarely do you see one hanging downward where you cannot see it.
The bushes we have of Bridal Path tend to be very well branched, mostly upright, and if grown in a bit of shade with plenty of water will be very lush and attractive.
That's how we see this one growing here - please let us know how your Bridal Path is doing and don't forget to mention where you live. Thanks a bunch. Still dreamin' hibiscus,
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LGrove
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« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2009, 10:07:43 AM » |
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I'm surprised noone has praise for this lovely plant! I wish mine was blooming right now so you could see just how beautiful it is in bloom. The plant is amazing on it's own. It is by far the largest, most lush plant I have. I took the picture this morning, it has plenty of buds, I will try to remember to post a picture of it in bloom. This plant is 4 years old in my garden and it's easily over 4 feet tall, very wide and full. I highly recommend this beautiful and very satisfying variety!
Lisa
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Charlie
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« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2009, 06:50:04 PM » |
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Hi Lisa,
That's a great photo of your splendid Bridal Path plant. Thanks so much for posting it. Now that southern CA is warming up and getting more sun it should bloom soon. I'd love to see a photo of it in bloom!
Thanks again,
Charlie
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jpiper82
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« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2009, 11:53:38 AM » |
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The North Texas Version of Brial Path for you to enjoy!
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jpiper82
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« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2009, 11:57:49 AM » |
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OK, one more that makes it all worth while! In the beauty of the night.
John
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« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2009, 02:54:23 PM » |
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Very pretty Jpiper
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« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2009, 08:08:36 PM » |
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Great photos, John! As I recall your house is near Dallas and the weather has been very hot this summer, right? Your success in growing it and getting blooms this summer makes Bridal Path a potentially good cv for anyone dealing with excessive heat. It's a new cv but I hope a lot of people who have really hot summers will try it out.
Charlie
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« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2009, 10:27:24 AM » |
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For those of you who live in hot areas of the country, I live in Dallas,TX, I would like to recommend Bridal Path for full Sun and the ability to continue to produce beautiful flowers consistently with no bud drop due to heat.
Here are a couple more pics at 98-100degs.
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jpiper82
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« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2009, 02:09:27 PM » |
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Now that Texas is finally cooling down to the rest of America..Here is the first Sept. flower biggest and best yet! Enjoy
John
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« Reply #9 on: September 03, 2009, 12:13:38 PM » |
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I know it is only one day later, but look at this!, as a "Newbie" I have grown these by the HVH book, and I am so pleased. Usually I get stupid and kill plants. Not this time.
Enjoy
John
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« Reply #10 on: September 05, 2009, 08:24:56 AM » |
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John sent me some new Bridal Path photos that deserve to be shared. He has 2 (or is it 4?) Bridal Path plants in a planter outside his north TX home that have been doing well and here are the photos showing the planter. Using multiples of one variety are an excellent way to achieve a full look quickly and of course end up providing a lot more flowers.
Charlie
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jpiper82
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« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2009, 07:16:49 AM » |
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Two per planter box, they were 6" plants put in June 1st and now are 2 1/2 feet high.
John
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« Reply #12 on: September 07, 2009, 11:34:31 AM » |
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It is 91 deg in Dallas,TX, and I thought I would post 3 pics to celebrate the "Labor Day" weekend.
Hope you have all enjoyed the 3 day weekend!
John
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« Reply #13 on: September 07, 2009, 11:38:45 AM » |
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Only one made it thru the "electronic Highway" here are the other two I think?
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« Reply #14 on: September 07, 2009, 12:37:07 PM » |
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Hi John, the heat must bring out those extra petaloids. They give Bridal Path an interesting look. How big are these flowers in the heat, measured from edge to edge?
Charlie
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