farmer d
Farmer D
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« Reply #60 on: April 17, 2011, 12:27:39 AM » |
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Some more new arrivals with blooms the next day...twin Deep Waters. The pictures don't quite capture the subtle grey and purple within the white rings. Very soft and gentle colors that are relaxing to look at. Enjoy.     Farmer D |
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Charlie
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« Reply #61 on: April 17, 2011, 07:29:54 AM » |
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Charlie,
Does a twisted column mean sterile? My Roman Candle twists, and on day 2 it bends in on itself towards the petals. I have tried to pollinate it several times with no luck...
~K
Kristen, I never say never with hibiscus but so far I've not had any luck getting viable seeds from flowers with twisted columns or misshapen staminal pads. Some show this occasionally but a few varieties appear to always have this problem. Charlie |
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Doll
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« Reply #62 on: April 17, 2011, 11:40:46 AM » |
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First Electric Orange bloom - love the bright orange color  Wild Grape - If it holds up to the summer heat, could be a candidate for the tried and true list.  Black Dream  |
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I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could.
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helixturnhelix
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« Reply #63 on: April 17, 2011, 03:04:13 PM » |
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Ah Wild grape is quite the beauty  I really like the white swirls, spots and shades of pink and purple. |
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Yashodhara
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« Reply #64 on: April 18, 2011, 05:29:04 AM » |
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Ahhh... Springtime in Lower Michigan (Not!). Guess the hibiscus won't be going outside anytime soon.  |
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« Reply #65 on: April 18, 2011, 05:44:48 AM » |
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I feel for you Yash! Us Northerners can get a bit cranky by late April with this back and fourth hot cold BS! Keep your head up, the summer is coming!  |
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-Kristen
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SvitLana
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« Reply #66 on: April 18, 2011, 05:56:53 AM » |
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Farmer D, thanks, really got a lot of enjoy from watching!
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Doll
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« Reply #67 on: April 18, 2011, 09:25:57 AM » |
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A few from today. Cosmic Gold  April Showers  Compassion  Voodo Magic  Black Dream  Sunshower  |
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farmer d
Farmer D
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« Reply #68 on: April 18, 2011, 02:14:56 PM » |
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Svitlana thank you for the complement, it's great to share this beauty with those that really appreciate it.
Doll - what a line up of blooms. April Showers is just breath taking, that is a master piece to me.
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farmer d
Farmer D
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« Reply #69 on: April 18, 2011, 02:23:42 PM » |
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All I can say is WOW!! My first 2 blooms came on Sat when it was 96, today is cloudy and 66 = what a difference the weather makes on the colors. Side by side and look at the difference. This blows away the pic on the online store for Deep Waters... WOW!      Farmer D |
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Doll
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« Reply #70 on: April 18, 2011, 03:17:11 PM » |
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That's incredible! It will probably look a little different at 76 and 86 also.
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« Reply #71 on: April 18, 2011, 05:17:55 PM » |
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Very nice Darren, there hasnt been one plant where the in person bloom, was less spectacular than the online picture. What other new ones are getting ready to bloom for you?
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SvitLana
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« Reply #72 on: April 18, 2011, 11:26:05 PM » |
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Farmer D, really a surprise! 2 colors on one bush - it's super!  Doll, Your hibiscus is excellent!  |
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Doll
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« Reply #73 on: April 19, 2011, 12:12:22 PM » |
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Thanks SvitLana A second day Cosmic Gold - This is the only variety I have that lasts more than one day in the Texas heat. Yesterday and today have been in the low 90s with the wind blowing at 20mph all day.  A friend of mine(Luis) received his first order from HVH last week. He had a beautiful Simple Pleasures bloom today and gave me permision to share it in the forum.  |
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davidwood
David In Nha Trang Vietnam
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« Reply #74 on: April 19, 2011, 02:12:17 PM » |
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Very nice Doll, I bet your friend is so happy.
I am quite looking forward to getting Cosmic Gold, everytime you see it its a slightly different shade and if I get the odd second day bloom that will be a bonus. Same as you its to hot here most of the time for second day on most cv's, but I do get them on a few, High Voltage Hot Pepper and Dark of Night always and recently sometimes Pocahontas if its cloudy.
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