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« Reply #60 on: August 13, 2011, 09:08:11 PM » |
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« Reply #61 on: August 14, 2011, 07:09:42 AM » |
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It's a pretty flower, Lou, but I don't think it is Black Knight. Black Knight is an Australian cv that was sent to me from Oz and it does not have the black eye. Yours is most likely another cv named Maroon Stars. I have old photos I took of both of them. Another difference is that the growth habit of Black Knight is nicely upright while Maroon Stars tends to be floppy. Below are photos I took a decade ago, Maroon Stars first.
Red Bomb, parent of Black Knight, also has a dark eye and is a similar flower to yours but I haven't heard of anyone in the US having Red Bomb while Maroon Stars has been here for quite some time.
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« Reply #62 on: August 14, 2011, 07:14:05 AM » |
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hi charlie,
thanks for responding. it looks like i have Maroon Stars. and i agree.
nevertheless, its a pretty flower.
louis
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farmer d
Farmer D
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« Reply #63 on: August 14, 2011, 02:11:08 PM » |
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The buds are more numerous now that I'm back to my preferred feeding schedule...hopefully lots more to come in the next few weeks.
Today's blooms...
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farmer d
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« Reply #64 on: August 14, 2011, 02:16:18 PM » |
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Here is a great shot of three beauties all growing next to each other under my plumeria tree. I hope to see a lot of this soon in my garden.
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« Reply #65 on: August 14, 2011, 04:44:42 PM » |
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Hi Everyone, A rare beauty bloomed for me today. Its name is Janys. I first met this plant at Longwood Gardens about 15 years ago. I talked the gardener into selling me a small plant. it flourished in my old greenhouse for years until i lost all plants to a severe winter. i have been looking on and off for another plants for the past 8+ years and finally found one this spring. the photo really does not do it justice, because the photo was taken at the end of the day and dark. this is the first bloom on this plant and its 8 inches in diameter. they can get as big as 10 inches. I am hoping the color on my plant will darken to match the older plant. the first photo was of the original plant at Longwood Gardens, taken,around 2000. Looking at their web site, it looks like they still have one and you can find where it is in their greenhouses. Honorary card member of Hibiscusoholics Anonymous Louis ORIGINAL LONGWOOD GARDENS JANYS  New Janys Plant  |
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« Reply #66 on: August 15, 2011, 08:15:39 AM » |
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My Vin Extraordinaire is proving to be a good CT cv! Its growing nicely in this sun and heat, I have had 3 blooms on it, 2 more to come. It is a solid winner for me. Blooms are one day, almost to the clock!
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Halibut
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« Reply #67 on: August 15, 2011, 10:36:51 AM » |
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Hi Everyone,
A rare beauty bloomed for me today. Its name is Janys.
The photo really does not do it justice, because the photo was taken at the end of the day and dark.
This is the first bloom on this plant and its 8 inches in diameter. they can get as big as 10 inches.
I am hoping the color on my plant will darken to match the older plant.
Louis Hi Louis, We also have a Janys and its about to bloom for the 1st time. Thanks for the history and Pics. |
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« Reply #68 on: August 15, 2011, 10:44:26 AM » |
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My Vin Extraordinaire is proving to be a good CT cv! Its growing nicely in this sun and heat, I have had 3 blooms on it, 2 more to come. It is a solid winner for me. Blooms are one day, almost to the clock!
Hi Kristen, Love the Pics, especially the one with the doggie (Australian Shepherd?). Jean and I are getting closer to getting a four legged child and are torn between rescue and an Aussie. Hmmm, I wonder if they have rescues for Aussies here in LA? We should be getting our VE soon, opted for the 6". Can't wait after seeing your pics! Lastly, congrats on the Ruby Tuesday, they are nice and ours had twins yesterday. Hal & Jean |
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« Reply #69 on: August 15, 2011, 01:43:53 PM » |
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Louis it is so nice to see your first bloom from your new Janys plant. I hold that one in high regard as well and look forward to many more beautiful blooms from it hopefully in the very near future. The plant looks really healthy too!!!
Kristen your VE is just gorgeous. What deep colors and perfect form!! I would park myself in front of that guy any chance I get and do whatever work I have right there. Great shots!!
Here are today's blooms...and I must add that as I have gone back to my heavier feeding regime this last 2 weeks everything in my garden is starting to explode again with buds, growth and greenery after an experimental month long slow down. I'm even doing a couple of new experiments with my potted ones so let's see what happens in a month or so.
Oh - David (Vietnam) we can equally enjoy the AG pic below as one of the twins is a yellow day 2 look you love and one is of the bright red day 1 look that I love!!
Happy Monday!
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« Reply #70 on: August 15, 2011, 01:47:54 PM » |
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some more...
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« Reply #71 on: August 15, 2011, 02:28:13 PM » |
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Louis that janys is so pretty!!Where did you find her...kristen your vin is so beautiful...so purple!...darren you have so many blooming...wow...how often do youu feed again??...here are some blooms from today....lynette
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« Reply #72 on: August 15, 2011, 02:29:45 PM » |
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« Reply #73 on: August 15, 2011, 02:55:05 PM » |
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daren, mother with 4  and all the rest, great blooms. kristen, your vin is super, i can hardly wait for mine to bloom, what is the size of the flower? took a couple of photos in the dark gloomy greenhouse today. its been pouring all day. i know, the farmers are crying for rain, at least that is what my mother used to tell me. a very strange thing on Janys. this is the second day bloom and the color is a little more intense. HOWEVER, the first bloom was yesterday and last evening the bloom closed almost all the way. i figured a one day bloom. WOW, this morning it was open again. i have never seen a hibiscus close at the end of the day only to re-open next day. Charlie??? louis   |
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« Reply #74 on: August 15, 2011, 07:19:49 PM » |
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Hot Southern Nights showing very red today. A few other reds also today.
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