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« Reply #75 on: October 21, 2013, 04:54:40 PM » |
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My first Blue Opal bloom that wasn't scratched up (presumably by thrips). Also Corazon with a large petaloid, Creme de la Creme, and Old Spice.
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« Reply #76 on: October 21, 2013, 04:59:48 PM » |
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Polar Bear keeps producing very large well formed flowers that last 3 or 4 days. Also Pinot Noir, Love Story, Ay Caramba, Melon Melange, and Tahitian Sophistication.
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« Reply #77 on: October 21, 2013, 06:13:48 PM » |
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Wow, Erny, those are really nice. Corazon is wild and fantastic looking!
John, you've added a lot of varieties this year. Any standout favorites?
Charlie
Below is a special photo of Sea Spray at sunset. Check out the FF foliage surrounding this attractive bloom.
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« Reply #78 on: October 21, 2013, 07:40:09 PM » |
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Charlie, I just love Corazon. The blooms are large and the petals have the same heavy texture that we see with Bright Horizon. The color patterns are variable but always interesting and the contrast between the red and white is striking. It has only been in the ground since July but the bush is starting to shape up nicely with four or five vertically growing branches. I would rate it as one of my top five favorites.
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« Reply #79 on: October 22, 2013, 05:18:35 PM » |
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Hi everyone here is a few for today , everything is in for the winter now ! but different this year not in the house . Their staying in the garage , thy actually do better out there as long as I keep the temp. around 45 to 50 deg .
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« Reply #80 on: October 23, 2013, 12:09:05 PM » |
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Charlie, my favorite new ones are:
Blushing Peach
Garden Pleasure
Cloud Soft
Bright Hope
Ms President
Expect Miracles
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I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could.
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« Reply #81 on: October 23, 2013, 04:23:18 PM » |
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Heavy Metal opened its first bloom in quite a while. Also Valentine's Day, Attitude of Gratitude, Vin Extraordinaire, My Blue Heaven, and High Voltage.
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« Reply #82 on: October 23, 2013, 04:27:37 PM » |
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Corazon continues to look big and beautiful on days 2 and 3. Also Burnt Saffron, Silver Memories, Peanut Butter, and Electric Orange.
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« Reply #83 on: October 23, 2013, 04:31:28 PM » |
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A heavily speckled Butterscotch Bliss. Also Magnifique, Tahitian Pretty Boy, Deep Waters, Queen Victoria.
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« Reply #84 on: October 23, 2013, 08:26:55 PM » |
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Super blooms everyone! Mike good to see you posting your usual high quality blooms! Erny your blooms are looking the best the have all year.
Well I got home late last night so this morning was the moment of truth after 2 1/2 weeks. I had high expectations as to what I would come home to and I am very pleased with how everything is. No problems at all and everything looks great! Whew!
Here are shots of what things looked like before I even touched a hair on anything.
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« Reply #85 on: October 23, 2013, 11:40:55 PM » |
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Darren,
Your yard looks wonderful. I think I'll go away for 2 1/2 weeks if mine ends up looking that good. I see you've added more hibiscus plants to your front planter. Looks great!
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« Reply #86 on: October 24, 2013, 07:58:27 AM » |
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Thanks Ken, all the hard work and effort in figuring out how best to manage my plants and the entire set up seems to be paying off. The thing that has me most excited is that I came back to no yellow leaves at all.
I had some first time blooms while away - most are not fresh first day blooms so these are probably not as nice looking as when they originally bloomed. The exception being Cosmic Energy which timed it perfectly!
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« Reply #87 on: October 24, 2013, 08:10:16 AM » |
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Venetian Brick is blooming away - I find the colors very rich and striking
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« Reply #88 on: October 24, 2013, 08:13:07 AM » |
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« Reply #89 on: October 24, 2013, 08:15:00 AM » |
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