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« on: May 31, 2013, 11:22:40 PM » |
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David & Erny I really appreciate the compliments in general and on my bush shots. The ironic thing is I am planning on moving Deep Waters to a different planter as I have four blooms in a row there that are mostly yellow (True Love fades to a yellowish color). I will put Incandescent in DW's spot as it is next to it but hidden under my Elberta Peach Tree and is mostly shaded. I think if Incandescent gets more sun it will have some outrageous blooms and mix up the colors there.
As for the the lush bushes and profusion potential we'll just have to see what materializes over time. I can say that this planter was my nemesis for a long while as all the plant's except True Love struggled here until I started digging up the soil in late winter and was shocked to find the soil had almost completely dried out. Even though it was cold for several months it was also dry and we had little rain this winter so it got very dry. I dug out all the surrounding soil and put in a high quality, high moisture retention soil (Happy Frog) and then covered it with wood chips a la Erny. So far so good...so maybe in a month or two we might get a pleasant surprise in that way.
SLIH is already looking pretty amazing and it is only the beginning of June, last year I didn't see it like this until late July.
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« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2013, 11:34:22 PM » |
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It might just be me but it seems that Crystal Pink is an over looked cv. Every bloom is different and of good size with so much personality. I moved mine to a very hot and sunny spot based on the parents and it has flourished turning into a gorgeous plant that buds prolifically. I also think that the bloom coloration is very unique as I have yet to see a white eyed speckled pink hibiscus bloom that I can remember with such a candy like appeal.
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« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2013, 11:42:15 PM » |
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A fun shot of Saffron and Acapulco Gold. My Saffron plant has surprisingly been a challenge to get going after ordering a 6" last spring but now it is on it's happy way. Enjoy the pic of it next to AG as I will be moving it to make way for White Hot which will get it's spot.
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« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2013, 11:51:19 PM » |
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For me Bridal Path has got to still be my favorite bloom. The sheer size and color combination is just so happy and colorful.
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« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2013, 01:37:45 PM » |
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Got my first ever bloom today of Tahitian Orange Rainbow.
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« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2013, 01:44:39 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2013, 07:30:35 PM » |
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Darren, that T. Orange Rainbow is sensational. It's very difficult to name one cv as my favorite but Bright Horizon is certainly high on my list. Magic Crystal put on a nice show today. Also Silver Dragon and Rose Quartz.
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« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2013, 07:38:59 PM » |
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Haute Coutere gives you several different looks as the day wears on. I like the opening colors shown here. Also Thanksgiving, Flickering Flame, Funny Voodoo, Cherry Glow.
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« Reply #8 on: June 02, 2013, 05:39:56 AM » |
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Beautiful, Erny! That Magic Crystal is really cranking out those great blooms. Bright Horizon remains very popular and sells out quickly.
BTW, as it gets hotter your Haute Couture will have another look with lots of yellow spots coming out.
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« Reply #9 on: June 02, 2013, 12:13:22 PM » |
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First Voodoo Queen bloom this season. I almost lost this one over the winter.
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« Reply #10 on: June 02, 2013, 12:47:48 PM » |
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Wow Erny your Magic Crystal is looking totally amazing!!! Super impressive to say the least. And Charlie is so right on mentioning Bright Horizons too, I am dying to get mine already. Showcase spot picked out and waiting for her!
John your Voodoo Queen is super awesome! That is such a great color combination, thank God it made it thru the winter. Can't wait to see many more blooms off her.
Charlie that is great news about Haute Couture and the yellow spotting, and can't wait to see what that looks like...
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« Reply #11 on: June 02, 2013, 12:54:31 PM » |
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Acapulco Gold really does have more buds than leaves on her...
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« Reply #12 on: June 02, 2013, 01:12:25 PM » |
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John, thank goodness you didn't lose that Voodoo Queen.
Darren, the buds on that AG are incredible.
Another nice Haute Coutere today. Also Velvet Illusion, Acapulco Gold, Rainbow Christie.
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« Reply #13 on: June 02, 2013, 01:16:17 PM » |
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Pepper Spray, Daisy Mae, Bridal Path, Kinchen's Yellow, Valentine's Day, and Living Legend profusion.
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« Reply #14 on: June 02, 2013, 04:23:31 PM » |
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Darren and Erny, your blooms are just amazing.
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