Pachrian
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« Reply #15 on: October 07, 2010, 10:03:05 AM » |
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That's a very pretty yellow on Saffron, very warm. Makes me even sadder that mine passed away suddenly last month...I don't even know what happened  |
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Pachrian
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« Reply #16 on: October 07, 2010, 10:09:59 AM » |
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My hibs have been blooming steadily. The ones I received as 4"ers a few months ago are starting to bud up, even Cranberry Muffin which sometimes seems to take a while, so I'm very extited about it.
My first Acapulco Gold:
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davidwood
David In Nha Trang Vietnam
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« Reply #17 on: October 07, 2010, 05:30:09 PM » |
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Nice show of P's Purple today.
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« Reply #18 on: October 07, 2010, 05:48:32 PM » |
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Another cool Robin hood bloom! Such a saturated red/orange and dark eye. Looks like twins tomorrow, better not miss it  |
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Charlie
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« Reply #19 on: October 08, 2010, 08:08:43 AM » |
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Uli, we're also starting to get a lot of blooms in our garden - latest year I can remember but at least its finally happening and good sunny weather in the 10 day forecast.
4 P's Purple flowers on Doll's TX bush - must be moderating weather there now that hopefully will continue for a month or two.
Robin Hood will get one's attention with those intense red/brown colors. Thanks for showing, Chris.
Charlie
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davidwood
David In Nha Trang Vietnam
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« Reply #20 on: October 08, 2010, 10:52:35 AM » |
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Charlie its not Dolls bush,its mine. Dolls pictures tend to look more professional than mine ha ha.
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Charlie
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« Reply #21 on: October 08, 2010, 03:11:30 PM » |
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Ahh yes, David, I see that now. So what are the day and night temperatures in Vietnam now?
Charlie
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davidwood
David In Nha Trang Vietnam
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« Reply #22 on: October 08, 2010, 03:56:53 PM » |
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Day and night about the same,75f which is low for here,fortunately we have had some overcast days which allthough uncomfortable for me with the high humidity it does keep the hibs out the blazing sun.
Charlie i wanted to tell you about a garden Hibiscus i bought which i am quite exited about.
Here in Vietnam you can only get about 5 colors and the red on the left of the picture is the norm.
Well a few weeks ago i bought another red for the sole purpose at having another go at grafting, i picked out this bush[only 1 dollar] as it looked nice and strong and i thought ideal. Then it started to bloom,and a bit of a suprise,its much different with a really strong red and black with a touch of white, even the petals curl at the edge,totally unique and certainly never seen before here, needless to say i shan't be using it for grafting but will take a few cuttings.
Have you any idea why this as happened.
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Charlie
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« Reply #23 on: October 09, 2010, 06:46:00 AM » |
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That is quite a difference, David. The exotic answer is that you might be looking at a genetic mutation, what is called a "sport". But before that can be determined a simpler solution could be that the new flower is the way the standard red in Vietnam blooms in cooler, shadier weather. I have no idea if that is true but it would not be a surprising outcome. Another factor could be that the nutrition you are giving the new one has brought out the full potential of the flower.
Back to the exotic answer. If the plant was supposed to be the normal red, and if the seller has not seen the new flower before, there is a chance that a mutation occurred. When that happens it only affects the branch that shows the new flower, the other branches will continue to bloom the way they always have.
Now here is where it gets tricky. If the mutation happened back at the nursery that grew the plant, and cuttings were taken of the branch with the mutation, and if you bought one of those cutting grown plants, then the entire plant will bloom with the new mutation. But, if the mutation happened with your plant for the first time then you should take cuttings from that branch and grow them up. The new plants will have the new flower although in some cases they can revert to the old flower but that is not common.
Another possibility is that someone in Vietnam has been hybridizing and that this new red flower is one of the new hybrids created there. I don't know if it is possible for you to learn anything from the seller about this new one, but if he could tell you anything about it that would help determine what is going on.
Very interesting to see this, in any case.
Charlie
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« Reply #24 on: October 09, 2010, 10:53:45 AM » |
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Robin hood on its third day and another one opened today.
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« Reply #25 on: October 09, 2010, 10:54:29 AM » |
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Here is the bush  |
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« Reply #26 on: October 09, 2010, 07:31:15 PM » |
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Robin Hood blooms pretty well for you up there in Seattle. I'm sure you are ready for the rest of the hibs to grow back to blooming stage.
Charlie
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davidwood
David In Nha Trang Vietnam
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« Reply #27 on: October 09, 2010, 09:48:05 PM » |
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Melon Mélange on a strong bush, thats Pineapple Sundae in the background.
The last picture is later in the afternoon and the petals have rolled back, difficult to capture but it is a very handsome bush which needs no staking even with the high winds on my roof.
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Charlie
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« Reply #28 on: October 10, 2010, 08:00:26 AM » |
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David, your rooftop garden is a pleasure to behold. I'm sure the tropics have their challenges but for hibiscus growing it has its advantages, too. Just beautiful!
Charlie
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« Reply #29 on: October 10, 2010, 09:45:23 AM » |
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David, I love that last photo. You do just fine capturing the beauty of that flower along with the paradise behind it! Thanks for sharing.
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