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Ernest I am also in so ca,,,,,but inland..sanbernardino area..actually rialto...mine do well.. but the blooms and growth that you and especially Darren get are amazing....I think its the ocean air and the lower summer temps....but I am very happy I dont live in the snow  |
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« Reply #211 on: November 21, 2011, 02:15:52 PM » |
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David I've never been able to get rid of a healthy plant so it probably won't be going anywhere even without much blooming, but space issues are getting critical.
Forgot to mention, your Samba Dancer is absolutely incredible. What a beauty! Another candidate for my wish list.
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« Reply #212 on: November 21, 2011, 06:33:21 PM » |
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Hibiscus in the cold rain & a fresh day after....   A good shot of how black Black Dream can get... Palm Springs is amazing in cool weather Bonnie Lass - the old and new Farmer D |
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« Reply #213 on: November 21, 2011, 06:38:03 PM » |
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fall colors continued...very impressive bud count on Rainbow Sherbet
Rise and Shine looks better on days 2 & 3
by the way Hibiscus tea has been found to be good at lowering blood pressure in a natural way...
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« Reply #214 on: November 21, 2011, 06:40:37 PM » |
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VD flourishes in the cool weather. Amazing dark pinks and magentas.
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« Reply #215 on: November 21, 2011, 10:15:42 PM » |
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kristen luv your hummingbird shots.....
Thank you Lynette! They were fun to take! Glad you enjoyed them. EVERYONE GREAT SHOTS!!! Its nice to see as all mine all hit a wall. No blooms on anyone! Well, two on Saffron, but that doesn't count. There are always blooms on that one. LOL! So it is real great to see everyone else's blooms. Erny, your home is beautiful! You and Darren have me jealous! I envy the "tropical plants living outside" thing you got going there! Ha! Its supposed to be in the low 30's tonight here. But tomorrow night we are having a heat wave... its only supposed to get down to the mid 40's  |
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« Reply #216 on: November 21, 2011, 10:43:32 PM » |
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Charlie, thanks for answering my question about the old bottle of Super Nova.
Lynette, I think you are right that the proximity to the ocean is a key element as the ocean breezes do help to moderate the extremes in the weather. Some of the people from other parts of the country may not realize that much of southern California is really reclaimed desert.
Kristen, I feel very fortunate to be living in an area where the weather provides near ideal conditions for year round growing of so many different kinds of plants and I'm sure Darren feels the same way. He has set the bar really high with his profusion of beautiful flowers and his great photography that allows the rest of us to share in the joy he gets from his plants. We are all truly fortunate to have him post so extensively in this forum.
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« Reply #217 on: November 22, 2011, 02:53:08 AM » |
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Nice today was Pocahontas and Hot Southern Nights, these are both good shape bushes, of course HSN is still young but I can see a great bush here in the future.
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« Reply #218 on: November 22, 2011, 03:21:40 AM » |
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Forgot to mention, your Samba Dancer is absolutely incredible. What a beauty! Another candidate for my wish list.
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Thanks Dave, if you want a double that performs well in the sun then Samba Dancer is the one. Thing is sometimes I am a bit quick to take photo's in the morning, mainly due to the blazing sun after about 10, but next time I will wait with Samba Dancer and take one later, it actually improves with the sun on it, it shows more red as it opens more.
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« Reply #219 on: November 22, 2011, 06:16:23 AM » |
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Thanks David, I would like to see that. It must glow in the sun.
I really like your Hot Southern Nights as well as the Pocahontas. I'm really glad I got HSN but it isn't blooming size yet. Hope to see some blooms on my Pocahontas soon since it's finally getting some buds after a rough summer with the dreaded spider mites.
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« Reply #220 on: November 22, 2011, 07:08:17 AM » |
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David, I'm glad to see Hot Southern Nights is doing well for you. I just recently got a small one.
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« Reply #221 on: November 22, 2011, 10:24:50 AM » |
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Pocoho is a beauty!
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« Reply #222 on: November 22, 2011, 11:30:18 AM » |
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« Reply #223 on: November 22, 2011, 11:51:02 AM » |
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Erny, I agree with you on Darren's bloom profusion! It is a colorful way for me to start my day during the winter here in CT, by looking here at everyones bloom photos. There is however something to be said about a quiet snow storm. Unless you have to shovel...lol... I would miss the seasons here though.
Denise, your BL is great!
Dave, I am loving you blooms today. HSN is fun for sure! And who doesn't love a good Pocahontas? Your bush is so pretty and well formed!
John, great VQ. I just gave mine away to a friend... hmmm... oops...
Darren, the intensity of your VD is crazy! Love it!
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« Reply #224 on: November 22, 2011, 03:32:24 PM » |
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Nice today for me are Rainbow Sherbert [actually the other day but forgot to post] and Valentines Day.
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