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« Reply #45 on: April 28, 2010, 09:00:51 AM » |
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Woops! My mistake. The name of the blue flower is Denim Revolution not Blue Denim. Sorry for the confusion. It is so new we don't know that much about it, other than it does seem to be a good bloomer whenever I stop cutting the wood off of it so that it can bloom. This one does not have wood firm enough to use yet to make more plants, so it gets to show off some blooms in the meantime.
No, I don't usually fertilizer with booster in the greenhouse, but I might just start doing it once a month! The flowers are pretty enough with normal fertilizer, but I do like the extra zing that is seen with the potassium nitrate (HVH Booster).
Chris, the idea of a blue with white swirls like Dragons Breath is awe-inspiring. That would be something to see.
Charlie
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« Reply #46 on: April 28, 2010, 09:10:02 AM » |
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I love tahitian orange rainbow......will there be any available??
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« Reply #47 on: April 28, 2010, 09:24:36 AM » |
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Woops! My mistake. The name of the blue flower is Denim Revolution not Blue Denim. Sorry for the confusion. It is so new we don't know that much about it, other than it does seem to be a good bloomer whenever I stop cutting the wood off of it so that it can bloom. This one does not have wood firm enough to use yet to make more plants, so it gets to show off some blooms in the meantime.
No, I don't usually fertilizer with booster in the greenhouse, but I might just start doing it once a month! The flowers are pretty enough with normal fertilizer, but I do like the extra zing that is seen with the potassium nitrate (HVH Booster).
Chris, the idea of a blue with white swirls like Dragons Breath is awe-inspiring. That would be something to see.
Charlie
O Ok I was about to say it looked similar to denim revolution  I am still using Bart's formula and this is why my hibiscus are blooming now  |
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« Reply #48 on: April 28, 2010, 09:27:43 AM » |
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T Orange Rainbow has grown on me, too. It's got some different colors and nice rings of color and the older the plants get the better it seems to do. Tons of flowers recently on the few plants I have of it. So yes, next step is to propagate it for sale. If that works, there will be plants late this year or for next year.
I'm glad you like it, and appreciate the feedback. It helps in the decision on whether to go ahead with a variety or not.
Charlie
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« Reply #49 on: April 28, 2010, 05:26:41 PM » |
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If yesterday was the day of beautiful single blooms, today was the day for bushes to burst forth with multiple blooms. In the office Chariots of Fire has 3 flowers with 4 more buds showing color (about to open) and Hot Pepper has 4 open flowers. I didn't get photos of them but in the greenhouse I was able to photograph bushes of Hotwired, Acapulco Gold, Climax, and Cindy's Heart with 3 and 4 flowers open on each. Below are the photos, click to see full size. I do love Cindy's Heart, both the flower and the real one I can't wait to send this variety out to those who have expressed interest. It's big, intense, and the flowers last for several days. Charlie |
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« Reply #50 on: April 28, 2010, 06:51:15 PM » |
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Awesome pics Charlie, Cindy's Heart is a real beauty. Does she make a big bush?
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« Reply #51 on: April 29, 2010, 08:08:26 PM » |
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Cindy's Heart is a medium size bush, medium vigor. The photo from yesterday was on a bush 5 feet tall, with these flowers all being on the lower branches of the bush.
I mentioned the blooming hibiscus in our office yesterday. They were even prettier today so I had to get the camera out to capture their abundant display of good cheer. Chariots of Fire is in a southwest facing window and Hot Pepper is in a northwest facing window. The photos were taken as the sun was setting.
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« Reply #52 on: April 29, 2010, 09:13:10 PM » |
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WOW look at that CoF! Hot Pepper too; I'm glad to see another photo of HP because I have one, and haven't seen any photos of it other than the on on its page and Bart's photos.
Thanks for sharing, Charlie.
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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 #53 on: May 01, 2010, 07:04:30 AM » |
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Jordan, Hot Pepper is a very well behaved variety that grows into a nice bush and flowers a lot.
What is the weather like at your new house? Is it on the Peninsular or over on Oakland side? Now that you've learned some key lessons this could be a good summer for you.
Charlie
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« Reply #54 on: May 01, 2010, 06:01:36 PM » |
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Being in cold weather produced an interesting HC today. Looks like a Acapulco Gold, but with lavender veins.
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« Reply #55 on: May 01, 2010, 06:07:31 PM » |
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That's quite a look for Haute Couture!
Chris, any news on the plants that got caught out in the snow?
Charlie
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« Reply #56 on: May 01, 2010, 07:31:20 PM » |
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Hi Charlie, It is a really cool Haute flower! HC still looks pretty good, no leaves turning yellow or falling off. The others are losing a bunch of leaves... sigh  Hopefully they will grow back ok, if at all... I also just harvested the last bunch of seeds from BG, BG x Sunkissed Blonde. I will get them sent out this week, hopefully these offspring can keep their parents legacy alive. |
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« Reply #57 on: May 01, 2010, 07:39:25 PM » |
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Charlie, Neither, actually. I live in the San Joaquin Valley now, just south of Stockton. It's much hotter out here in summer than the bay area-- the summer average temp is low to mid 90s. Winters are a bit cooler here it seems also, but with less rain than the bay. I'm really looking forward to this year as well. I've learned so much. I got a lot of different cvs last year and didn't get to see many of them bloom. On the up-side, I've also learned to be more selective about the varieties I choose to keep and some of the ones I lost I'm not that disappointed about. My next hurdle will be getting some successful crosses going. |
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« Reply #58 on: May 02, 2010, 05:32:41 AM » |
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The warm to hot summers in your area will really help the hibiscus grow rapidly. Keeping then well watered when it gets hot will allow them to bloom a lot, too. I still think that is the biggest mistake made in summer-time, letting the hibiscus get stressed from not enough water. Once that happens a few times they stop blooming until the weather cools. In our 100 degree plus greenhouse we keep them watered well (twice a day if needed) and they never stop blooming completely. Most hibiscus have flushes of blooms followed by development of new buds which is normal and not the same as stopping altogether for a couple of months in hot weather. I look forward to seeing how it goes for you this year and to enjoying a few special "Jordan style" reports!
Charlie
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« Reply #59 on: May 03, 2010, 11:39:04 AM » |
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I was worried about moving here, as I thought it might be too hot for them outside. I'm thinking now, though, that the hibs might be better off here where it stays warmer than in the bay where it gets up into the mid 80s but is cool at night. I'm planning on watering them 2x a day. Now that I have a garden hose that will be much easier than carrying bucket after bucket from the kitchen sink.
I have an overhang on my back patio that gets allows a few hours of sunlight a day underneath. It just so happens to be early morning sun, too. I plan on keeping my shade-loving cultivars (Black Dragon, Sleeping Beauty) under it once they are living fully outside.
Is Burnt Saffron like Black Dragon in that it prefers more shade than most?
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