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« Reply #75 on: June 11, 2013, 07:46:58 PM » |
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Darren, I'm seeing a fair amount of bud drop too. Electric Orange is showing excellent form and color. Also Vin Beaujolais, Bright Hope, and Rose Quartz.
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« Reply #76 on: June 11, 2013, 07:50:53 PM » |
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Flickering Flame, Acapulco Gold, Luck Be a Lady, Rocket's Red Glare, Daisy Mae, and California Beauty.
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« Reply #77 on: June 12, 2013, 08:53:38 AM » |
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My hibiscus have slowed down also.
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« Reply #78 on: June 12, 2013, 12:44:04 PM » |
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John that is surprising to hear that from you too...I know it is kind of early in the growing season so maybe it is still a little touch and go until things start to really heat up.
Normally I wouldn't be so focused on it but I was really surprised by all the die back on my branch tips. Nearly every plant of mine has it so that has me a little concerned. I did notice when I got back from my trip most of my plants looked thinned out so I figured they were/are under watered. Yesterday a big soaking-fert feeding across all planters...
Well if all else fails I always have AG - sheesh this one is amazing!
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« Reply #79 on: June 12, 2013, 02:28:23 PM » |
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Darren, that AG bouquet is unbelievable!!
Here is a pic of another plant I love to collect. Staghorn Ferns are very easy to grow in Houston's warm,humid climate.
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« Reply #80 on: June 12, 2013, 03:39:43 PM » |
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Darren, that's a great color on Firestorm. I'm pretty sure my bud drop is caused by thrips since I'm still getting scratching on a lot of the bloom that do open. I haven't had any tip die back to speak of.
Most blooms are showing larger size and more vibrant colors as we head toward summer.
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« Reply #81 on: June 12, 2013, 03:42:34 PM » |
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A few more from today.
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« Reply #82 on: June 13, 2013, 09:23:43 AM » |
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Erny, your pics of Bright Hope inspired me to order one.  |
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« Reply #83 on: June 13, 2013, 03:34:45 PM » |
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Erny, your pics of Bright Hope inspired me to order one. Me as well. I also got Cherry Glow based on Erny's pics so I am very curious to see how that one is over the course of the summer too. Farmer D |
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« Reply #84 on: June 13, 2013, 03:37:45 PM » |
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Yes I am a perfectionist maniac as I have uprooted and moved more plants around lately. Yesterday was the scariest of all moves as I moved my giant Tahitian Lavender Pastel to the backyard under my Babcock Peach Tree. I've wanted to do this for well over a year once I saw how much the blooms fade in the sunlight - already much better results with today's bloom. I hope it doesn't die down completely which was nice to see with Sizzle as it didn't flinch being moved to the backyard as well in lots of shade to get better coloration on her blooms...
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« Reply #85 on: June 14, 2013, 09:54:47 AM » |
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First Chorus Line bloom.
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« Reply #86 on: June 14, 2013, 12:56:12 PM » |
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John nice set of blooms. I also have Chorus Line too so it is great to see what a bloom looks like. I hope to see some more pink in it like the online store pics...
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« Reply #87 on: June 14, 2013, 02:59:03 PM » |
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Darren, I think Chorus Line will show much more pink in your milder climate. It is hitting 96 everyday right now here.
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« Reply #88 on: June 15, 2013, 08:43:45 AM » |
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Canary Song is such a bright yellow. Holds up in the heat very well.
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« Reply #89 on: June 15, 2013, 03:11:42 PM » |
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John that Canary Song is very pleasant!
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