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« Reply #45 on: June 16, 2015, 05:14:51 PM » |
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You're getting some awesome colors and form out of your blooms, Kyle - great work! The green on that Time For Magic bloom is very unique along with the oranges and browns. I think I need to add a nice green bloomer to my collection...
Darren - Sweet Persuasion is a CV that I have been waiting for blooms to develop on for quite some time. Its bush has been one of the more difficult ones for me as mine seems to like spreading out and the branches are a bit weak in the limbs. Spider mites also seem to be attracted to mine as well. I have to constantly keep my eye on her or she will begin to get lots of yellow leaves. It's been a slow grower for me, but the blooms look to be worth the wait! I too have seen several of Gil's photos online and he has some amazing plants. I'd actually like to talk with him as I believe that he has experimented with potting multiple CV's in single pots before and this is something I'd like to consider doing in the future.
Renee - I can see why you like Blue Opal so much - what a beauty! Hopefully your Angelique is ready to take off now that it's recovered.
Here's some blooms from the last couple of days:
1. First Bloom on Wow Factor - When browsing in the online store, I almost missed this one as it was at the end of the alphabet. Now I'm glad I didn't...
2. First Bloom on Magic Crystal (day two, missed it open on the first day) I need to get those Farmer D colors on this CV. I'll be upping her potassium for sure as I love this CV when it really gets going.
3. Dixie Belle - Many people have slept on this CV as its always in the online store. The pinks just get more and more vivid and the bloom form is immaculate.
4. Silver Lining - I love this CV and as of now I think this should be an early contender for HOY. Jaw dropping bloom, exotic bush, fast growing and budding up like crazy, including indoors. A must have for collectors as far as I'm concerned.
5. Bright Hope - The indoor blooms on my BH tend to last 3 days and every bloom is beautiful. Quite the photogenic one!
6. Office "Water cooler hibs" update shot. From left to right - Marooned n Blue, Prosperity, Bright Hope, Dixie Belle, True Love & Tahitian Princess. These CV's are all in either 3 gallon or 2 gallon containers.
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« Reply #46 on: June 16, 2015, 05:34:03 PM » |
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1. Devil's Eye - Neat colors on this one. This bloom didn't open up all the way, so I'll show some more once it begins blooming some more as the eye on this CV is pretty neat. 2. Electric Plum - Love the veining on this CV. I'm hoping to get more reds into the dark purple going forward. 3. Silver Lining's bush 4. Marooned n Blue bush - This bush is out of control at the moment. I had her tucked away in the corner and didn't realize how much it had grown! The two big stalks that are swaying to the left in this photo are tied together and if I cut the tie this CV would be close to 6.5 feet high, if not higher. This is one of the first plants I've purchased from HVH about 2 years ago before I knew anything about pruning hibiscus and the sentimental value I have has kept me from putting the shears to her. As you can see, side branching has now begun on the bottom as well, so it is time. Any recommendations on how I should shape this CV from experienced pruners would be greatly appreciated! I may try taking some of the cuttings to create some new plants which would be a first for me as well. This photo is also for any new growers who may be wondering how big their 6" plants may get after just two years!  5. Marooned n Blue - If you look close in the picture of the bush, this is the bloom on the wayyy bottom. This CV blooms great both indoors and out in my experience. |
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« Reply #47 on: June 19, 2015, 04:49:44 PM » |
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David I like that Devil's Eye and would like to see more when they open.
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« Reply #48 on: June 19, 2015, 11:46:01 PM » |
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David, love your Water Cooler Hibs and really love the Electric Plum...I have never seen that one before. You are right, Dixie Belle is beautiful...just not one I have picked, yet  Not trying to be nosy but where do you live? Kyle, really awesome Pinot Noir...another one I don't have, it is amazing how some hibs look more beautiful than when you first look at them in the store! Not to say those pics aren't great, it's just amazing when they go elsewhere if that makes sense. |
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« Reply #49 on: June 20, 2015, 12:11:39 AM » |
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Hibs blooming last 2 days...
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« Reply #50 on: June 20, 2015, 12:17:41 AM » |
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« Reply #51 on: June 25, 2015, 03:49:20 PM » |
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Renee if I was to recommend 1 hibiscus cultivar it would have to be Pinot Noir not only for the flowers but for the bush, and it does well as a houseplant. I really like the color of your Spiced Rum.
Charlie I think this 8" Tarzan outdid the last one I posted. This is what happens when you plug in Tarzan to an outlet. Just kidding. Really the veins were practically glowing with color today and it had some green in the body. I missed the 1st hour after it opened but it held color well since it was cloudy and rainy.
So far the month of June has been a wash out where I live. I can only recall 2 sunny days this month.
You can check out my Facebook page for the HD photos and a few others I didn't post.
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« Reply #52 on: June 27, 2015, 11:38:32 AM » |
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just thought i would share this one - i think this is the best flower yet for Crimson Kiss.
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« Reply #53 on: June 28, 2015, 01:43:58 PM » |
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here is today's bloom of my Blues in the Night.
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« Reply #54 on: June 29, 2015, 04:30:10 AM » |
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You're getting some awesome colors and form out of your blooms, Kyle - great work! The green on that Time For Magic bloom is very unique along with the oranges and browns. I think I need to add a nice green bloomer to my collection...
Darren - Sweet Persuasion is a CV that I have been waiting for blooms to develop on for quite some time. Its bush has been one of the more difficult ones for me as mine seems to like spreading out and the branches are a bit weak in the limbs. Spider mites also seem to be attracted to mine as well. I have to constantly keep my eye on her or she will begin to get lots of yellow leaves. It's been a slow grower for me, but the blooms look to be worth the wait! I too have seen several of Gil's photos online and he has some amazing plants. I'd actually like to talk with him as I believe that he has experimented with potting multiple CV's in single pots before and this is something I'd like to consider doing in the future.
Renee - I can see why you like Blue Opal so much - what a beauty! Hopefully your Angelique is ready to take off now that it's recovered.
Here's some blooms from the last couple of days:
1. First Bloom on Wow Factor - When browsing in the online store, I almost missed this one as it was at the end of the alphabet. Now I'm glad I didn't...
2. First Bloom on Magic Crystal (day two, missed it open on the first day) I need to get those Farmer D colors on this CV. I'll be upping her potassium for sure as I love this CV when it really gets going.
3. Dixie Belle - Many people have slept on this CV as its always in the online store. The pinks just get more and more vivid and the bloom form is immaculate.
4. Silver Lining - I love this CV and as of now I think this should be an early contender for HOY. Jaw dropping bloom, exotic bush, fast growing and budding up like crazy, including indoors. A must have for collectors as far as I'm concerned.
5. Bright Hope - The indoor blooms on my BH tend to last 3 days and every bloom is beautiful. Quite the photogenic one!
6. Office "Water cooler hibs" update shot. From left to right - Marooned n Blue, Prosperity, Bright Hope, Dixie Belle, True Love & Tahitian Princess. These CV's are all in either 3 gallon or 2 gallon containers.
David I can't help but ask that picture with the seven or eight lined up against the window, How old were those when you got them? |
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« Reply #55 on: July 01, 2015, 07:44:04 AM » |
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Hi Renee - I live in New Jersey. It's been humid here (which is normal in the summer) but we've had a nice mix of rain and sun so far since I've brought some plants out. With that said, my outdoor plants have really just began budding up at this point and most of what I've been posting as of late have been indoor plants. I've come to find that many of these CV's will do just fine indoors with a few hours of direct sun (and a bit of houseplant formula  ) I keep a ton of plants at work where they receive a good amount of sun due to large windows. Looking forward to my outdoor plants taking off hopefully soon! Since you like Electric Plum, here's another recent bloom. I look forward to seeing more of your CV's as well. Kyle - off the strength of your recommendation (and beautiful photos) I was able to snag a Pinot Noir during the last restocking. Can't wait to get my hands on her! Did you pick up anything new this go round? I've posted another Devil's Eye for you below, but I'm still having issues getting the blooms to open all the way. I have this CV under the T5's so I may need to try something else. Merkity - very nice Crimson Kiss and that is a unique Blues in the Night. I picked up My Blue heaven in the store restocking as I'm trying to add more variety of colors to my collection and its blue really stood out to me. Hi Brenden - Those CV's all came from HVH in either 4" or 6" pot sizes so they were all I'd say about year old or younger when purchased. I've only been growing tropical hibiscus for a couple years myself, so you can see how big these babies can get in a relatively short amount of time. Bright Hope and Dixie Belle were purchased this year in the 6" size and they are already over 5 ft. tall in their pots. Try getting your hands on Prosperity if you ever want a really vigorous CV. I wish I could grow mine outdoors year round. Blooms from the last week or so... Creme de Cacao (Just opening, first outdoor bloom of the season) Bright Hope doubles Silver Lining doubles & petaloid Electric Plum Devil's Eye opening Wow Factor showing more color |
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« Reply #56 on: July 01, 2015, 07:56:55 AM » |
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Magic Crystal - I've always been fascinated with the pinks and silver/grays in this CV, but I recently noticed the red mixed in with the white eye as well. In the second picture, the eye reminds me a bit of Rocket's Red Glare.
Black Dragon - I typically don't like showing blooms are they are starting to shrivel away already, but Black Dragon shows some really cool colors as the flower begins to go.
Tahitian Magenta Double Star - If I'm going to show the end of a flowering cycle, like BD I should also show the beginning of a new bloom as this is what keeps us all growing! Here TMDS really lives up to it's name as you can see the perfect star shape from this bloom just starting out.
Marooned n Blue - Put out a nice bloom yesterday, so here it is. Since this CV has begun blooming again, I've decided to hold off on pruning for now...
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« Reply #57 on: July 02, 2015, 11:53:05 AM » |
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abracadabra twins.
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« Reply #58 on: July 03, 2015, 09:04:25 AM » |
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Kyle sensational Tarzan! You are working that one to perfection...
Renee I am enjoying your blooms - you are doing a splendid job!
David you are doing fantastic with your plants. Best office building in America!
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