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« Reply #15 on: June 18, 2010, 10:41:21 AM » |
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Kerry, there are a few more on there now that weren't last night... in case you haven't seen.
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« Reply #16 on: June 18, 2010, 02:07:58 PM » |
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Cindy has had her work cut out for her with this update. There are some aggressive buyers out there and things are disappearing faster than she can send out waiting list announcements. Sorry about that but what can we do? Some varieties, like CDLC, we do still have but will not put online so if you have been waiting for it you can write to her and ask her for one (4 inch only). Not many left now, and some of you already know you are getting one, but there are a few. She also has to make several new web pages in the store for varieties never sold before, like Cosmic Gold, and that will happen this weekend, too.
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« Reply #17 on: June 18, 2010, 02:52:57 PM » |
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Wow Charlie! I thinks its great that people want and appreciate all the hard work you put into producing these plants. It is really something how fast these varieties are gone, kinda like beanie babies in the 90s  That's good to hear about Cosmic Gold, I like the pedigree and the pics Ive seen of it  and My Blue Heaven... now hopefully I don't miss them |
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« Reply #18 on: June 18, 2010, 09:09:45 PM » |
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I also think the competition for certain cvs is a very promising sign... it seems more and more people are becoming interested in hibiscus hybrids. I personally tend to look forward to the store restocking more than anything else I can think of right now! I guess I'm turning into an old fart at 23 but you know that feeling of not being able to sleep the night before Christmas when you're a kid? Then you bolt to the tree and scramble to unwrap everthing? I don't get excited about anything like that much anymore, so Charlie and Cindy you guys are doing a wonderful thing.
Speaking only for myself, I just happened upon the situation and have been growing them for almost 2 years now. I had never kept plants, and really have no interest at this point in keeping plants other than hibiscus. But wow, are they addictive! Something about the variety of different cultivars, the excitement of seeing a bloom you have never seen in person before, and of course the satisfaction caring for them and seeing them grow. Hybridizing will be my next endeavor, probably when my plants come into the house for winter.
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« Reply #19 on: June 19, 2010, 04:20:43 AM » |
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Very well written Jordan,i am the same as you and been growing for 2 years[wish i was 23 and not 53 though] and it i is a truly great hobby.I spend at least 3 hours a day in my garden two of them from 5 to 7am and while i am there i haven't a care in the world.
I think Hibiscus are not like other plants,you cant just leave them and hope for the best,to get the best out of them they need lots of care and attention,and i think its giving them this care is what brings you close to nature and makes it a fascinating and addictive hobby.
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« Reply #20 on: June 19, 2010, 09:24:32 AM » |
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Wow! This thread has produced some of the best statements I've heard about growing hibiscus as a hobby or addiction or passion or whatever we want to call it. I'm here for the same reasons, the main difference being that I was already growing niche plants commercially when I first discovered hibiscus. Within a year or so I dropped all the others and have grown only hibiscus ever since. They are very captivating.
Charlie
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« Reply #21 on: June 19, 2010, 05:19:25 PM » |
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They are fascinating plants, they have so many variations! And I find their genetic melting pot something else |
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« Reply #22 on: June 22, 2010, 08:02:17 AM » |
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How can a guy or a girl not LOVE Hibiscus? They are like having a two year old needing constant attention, feeding, love, and you can never take your eyes off of them.
This is my second year gardening, and growing Hibiscus it takes a lot of time to try and get them to their personal best.
I can't think of anything I would rather be doing.
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« Reply #23 on: July 07, 2010, 06:33:46 AM » |
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Here's my wishlist:
Hot Babe - 1gallon
Hot Southern Nights - 1gallon
Daffodil - 1gallon
Ruby Tuesday - 1gallon
Le Chocalat - 1gallon
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« Reply #24 on: July 11, 2010, 04:20:16 PM » |
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Being a newbie, I have a huge wishlist!!! I cant wait to actually get them!
Acapulco Gold
Blue Ballerina
Heavy Metal
Magic Carpet Ride
Ruby Tuesday
Creme de la Creme
Space Oddity
Maid of Honor
Gator Pride
Confection Prefection
Sleeping Beauty
Dark Nebula
Vin Extraordinaire
I know, ridiculous
Adding one year later... I got everything here but:
Dark Nebula
CDLC
Really Red
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« Reply #25 on: July 11, 2010, 06:25:06 PM » |
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Oh don't worry my list is ever growing. Just seeing the new ones on the website today, my list just grew. I am really going to need a greenhouse |
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« Reply #26 on: July 11, 2010, 06:45:39 PM » |
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OK, so Im not crazy. I'm adding shockwave as well!
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« Reply #27 on: July 11, 2010, 09:50:43 PM » |
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Ok updated, my must haves...
Blueblood
Moonshadow
Ivory Coast
Snowstorm
Blueberry Smoothie
Muffin Man
Vin Extraordinaire
I pretty much WANT them all... lol... had to really restrain myself looking at the store today.
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« Reply #28 on: July 11, 2010, 10:02:12 PM » |
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Restrain didn't happen for me...
I got:
Island Girl
Pinot Noir
Shockwave
Strawberry Cream
Raku
Notice how none of these are on my wishlist, lol
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« Reply #29 on: July 12, 2010, 09:07:57 AM » |
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I never seen stawberry cream on the update?  ..lynette |
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