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« Reply #15 on: December 04, 2009, 04:55:48 PM » |
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« Reply #16 on: December 04, 2009, 04:57:43 PM » |
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« Reply #17 on: December 04, 2009, 05:01:53 PM » |
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Unknown mini from my neighborhood. The cooler temps made the eye green. It had white eyes on the blooms about a week or so ago
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« Reply #18 on: December 05, 2009, 12:44:42 PM » |
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Very nice blooms, Jon! Colors are super in this cool but sunny weather. I like the contrast in the photo of Blue Ballerina and Dragon's Breath.
Southern California is showing us why growing hibiscus here is worth it even though most varieties don't start blooming until May after the winter. Bloom season May to December is a long 8 months and for hibiscus protected in greenhouses or other suitable areas the season can actually be 12 months.
Thanks for posting.
Charlie
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« Reply #19 on: December 05, 2009, 12:54:15 PM » |
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Hi, Jon,
I have never seen that, a green eye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is a gorgeous combination with yellow.
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« Reply #20 on: December 10, 2009, 08:59:51 AM » |
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Two seedling plants bloomed yesterday for the first time, showing bright colors. The first was a Geronimo x Creme de Cacaoa cross that came out bright orange. It got my attention due to the bright color but I was also interested to see the metallic ring around the eye, reminiscent of an old cultivar named Jazz that was well known for its metallic ring. Also notice the juvenile leaf form of this new seedling bloom. Such leaves usually become standard hibiscus leaves before the plant flowers for the first time, so its possible this one may keep the 3 lobed leaves which is rare for hibiscus.
Second is a Saffron x Rosalind cross. Again a super bright color, but not unlike some other Saffron crosses that have the white eye. This one interests me because of the pollen parent, Rosalind. As many of you know Rosalind was the most successful variety from the many we imported from Australia a number of years ago. It is a great bloomer on an excellent and long lasting bush so I am going to watch this one for more than the flower. Many Rosalind crosses are dominated by the orange double flower so it is also interesting to get a red single this time.
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« Reply #21 on: December 10, 2009, 11:29:49 AM » |
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Key Largo today... its first bloom for me.
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"They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." -Edgar Allan Poe
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« Reply #22 on: December 10, 2009, 01:14:40 PM » |
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Great bloom Jordan, I wanted to get key largo, how do you like it. Charlie, The Rosalind x Saffron cross is very festive for this time of year. I really like the creme cross, would you say it is a mini? It looks pretty small from the photo. Thank you for sharing  |
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« Reply #23 on: December 11, 2009, 11:56:40 AM » |
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Chris,
So far I'm liking my Key Largo. It is still quite small as it's in a 5" pot, but as you can see it still blooms! It seems pretty sturdy with regards to changes in environment, too.
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"They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." -Edgar Allan Poe
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Charlie
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« Reply #24 on: December 14, 2009, 06:15:41 AM » |
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Thanks for showing the Key Largo, Jordan. Are you overwintering all your hibiscus indoors?
Charlie
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Charlie
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« Reply #25 on: December 14, 2009, 06:26:47 AM » |
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Chris, yes, the Jazz-like cross from Creme de Cacao is larger than parent Geronimo but smaller than CCacao, based on this one bloom. I'm reluctant to form opinions of any of the new seedlings that bloom for the first time at this time of year because the cold nights make the flowers smaller and can also alter the color that we will see in summer blooms. I have a big group of seedling plants that should be ready to bloom in spring and early summer and eagerly anticipate seeing the flowers. Then there is another group that will probably flower in late summer that also has a lot of promising crosses among them. Growing and hybridizing hibiscus takes patience! It seems we are always waiting for plants to root, grow up, buds form, flowers open, winter pass, etc.
Charlie
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« Reply #26 on: December 14, 2009, 09:36:01 PM » |
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Charlie, yes, all of the plants are inside at this point. I am down to less than 15 now, unfortunately. I had over 30. Sigh. I am hoping for better luck next year now that I have learned a great deal and will have more space/light for them in winter.
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« Reply #27 on: December 17, 2009, 10:11:45 AM » |
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Charlie,
Those are both great seedlings.. I really like the white eye in the saffron cross.
Nice photos of key largo Jordon..
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« Reply #28 on: December 23, 2009, 12:47:16 PM » |
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Sunkissed Blonde's first bloom for me. Very pretty! I accidentally ripped two of the petals being impatient... lol
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« Reply #29 on: December 23, 2009, 02:28:58 PM » |
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Jordan, I love your 'Sunkissed Blonde'! Hibiscus are usually thought of as bright flowers but I've developed a taste for the softer colors as well and this flower is a nice example of one.
In another vein, below is yesterday's 'Creme de la Creme', with wintry look.
Charlie
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