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« Reply #30 on: February 08, 2013, 06:53:32 PM » |
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Aleksandr I can't wait to see your pics in the coming months. Plus you have that exciting greenhouse you're building so that in itself will be a site to see when done!
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« Reply #31 on: February 09, 2013, 03:49:49 PM » |
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Darren, very nice Chariots of Fire and Sea of Tranquility. We had a real hail storm here yesterday but I don't see any evidence of serious damage. These are a few pictures I took before the hail.
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« Reply #32 on: February 11, 2013, 10:14:02 AM » |
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Had a nice Cindy's Heart bloom today.
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« Reply #33 on: February 11, 2013, 07:03:08 PM » |
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Erny you had the exciting weather the other day - it seemed to all loop below us here and head towards your area.
John lovely CH!
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« Reply #34 on: February 12, 2013, 12:30:34 PM » |
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I'm looking forward to spring. But I'll have to wait a little while longer. A light freeze is predicted for Sunday morning.
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« Reply #35 on: February 15, 2013, 07:27:01 PM » |
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Old Reliable...
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« Reply #36 on: February 16, 2013, 08:09:47 PM » |
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Every bloom a little more color....
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« Reply #37 on: February 16, 2013, 08:49:18 PM » |
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very nice blooms! mine are all in winter mode - very small and not so nice right now. though my wisteria says spring is here...so my hibiscus should be perking up again soon.
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« Reply #38 on: February 17, 2013, 09:50:26 AM » |
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I hear you about the hibs perking up soon. Most of my plants are currently showing some level of new spring growth. Helps that the last few days were in the low 80sF. By Tuesday it will be in the mid 50sF again with some rain. Not much consistency of temperatures this winter, 2 weeks cold, 2 weeks warm seems to be the pattern lately.
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« Reply #39 on: February 17, 2013, 04:06:33 PM » |
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Darren, is that top photo really Burnt Saffron as the caption says? Amazing color change, if so. At least you are getting Feb flowers, that's still an achievement for a winter like this has been.
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« Reply #40 on: February 17, 2013, 04:22:33 PM » |
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Darren, is that top photo really Burnt Saffron as the caption says? Amazing color change, if so. At least you are getting Feb flowers, that's still an achievement for a winter like this has been.
Charlie
I hate to say it but that was my first ever bloom off of this plant so I can't say for sure yet. I guess we'll have to wait a while to know as there are no other buds on her currently. With the very winterized colors for me the last two months I wouldn't be surprised that Burnt Saffron could get this transformed. It does show a slow growth habit and limited branching which matches the description for BS. One interesting note is that the cutting for this particular plant is over a foot long so lots of nodes available for future development... The pics below are all at least 7.5 feet off the ground so I guess that is the theme for this afternoon. SLIH is slowly filling out and becoming a lot more lush which is great. Four total hibs in that last shot. Farmer D |
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« Reply #41 on: February 18, 2013, 05:25:47 PM » |
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Darren, I love the color on your Acapulco Gold. It really does look a lot more golden in its winter colors. Your bushes are looking good. I'm getting good bush growth and lots of buds but most are falling off before they open.
First bloom on Sweet Caramel yesterday so this is a second day picture today. The second photo shows how small the plant is. I planted it in August from a 4" pot.
Other winter blooms include Silver Dragon and Old Spice.
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« Reply #42 on: February 18, 2013, 05:29:51 PM » |
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More winter blooms: Scarlet Beauty, Acapulco Gold, Chariots of Fire, Rose Quartz, and Illuminati.
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« Reply #43 on: February 18, 2013, 08:19:24 PM » |
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Erny you're doing well in the bud department for mid winter. Your Illuminati has a really pretty mix of colors - impressive for winter. I am seeing bud drop too but most of my buds are pretty new and too small yet too fall off so I might be a bit behind you there. My patience is wearing thin with winter as we head into another cold week again. I'm such a wimp!
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« Reply #44 on: February 18, 2013, 08:23:40 PM » |
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