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« Reply #150 on: July 26, 2011, 06:22:19 AM » |
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Jordan, nice job with that Purple Magic!!! I am always a little reluctant to offer that variety due to the bush but the flower is so nice we keep making a few of them every year.
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« Reply #151 on: July 26, 2011, 12:22:55 PM » |
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That Muy Caliente is gorgeous. I might have to add that to my wishlist.
Cindy's Heart in the hot Texas sun.
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« Reply #152 on: July 26, 2011, 12:50:41 PM » |
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As for the Hot Pepper question - I think we are seeing the result of different growing conditions. My big plants of Hot Pepper look most like Jordan's as can be seen in the photos below. One is from the greenhouse and one is from our living room in Fallbrook. Notice the difference in the leaves - same pointed shape for most of the leaves but a lot more serration of the leaf edge in the greenhouse photos. The greenhouse is hot with lots of shade paint on the roof while the living room is mild with only a few hours of afternoon sun. The leaves of Hot Pepper may take on a different shape and smaller size in full sun situations. I've certainly seen that in other hibiscus varieties.
Hot Pepper is one of the best branched hibiscus we grow. All our plants get a lot of pruning because in the greenhouse the response is rapid. In outdoor hibiscus gardens like Darren and Len have in southern CA it is less tempting to prune a lot because the response is slower and winter may set in before the plants grow back sufficiently. Anyway, if Hot Pepper is pruned you get the type of bushes seen in Jordan's and my photos - lots of stems and leaves and quite attractive.
My best guess is that all the photos shown here of Hot Pepper are really Hot Pepper but showing the effects of different growing situations.
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Wow Charlie, if that is Hot Pepper I am amazed at the absolute difference in bloom appearance. I wouldn't have guessed that different growing approaches could cause that drastic a difference in appearance. Really cool though as it adds that much more variety to each CV. Also great for the mystery game too. Here is a pic of HP for me today - still can't believe it is the same CV... Farmer D |
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« Reply #153 on: July 26, 2011, 12:56:34 PM » |
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John we should start a campaign to change Texas' state flower to Cindy's Heart. That bloom is just plain awesome - and being a heat lover makes it perfect for TX state flower.
Jordan I forgot to mention that your Valentines Day has such rich colors and fabulous pattern to it. To me that is the perfect VD.
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« Reply #154 on: July 26, 2011, 12:58:53 PM » |
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« Reply #155 on: July 26, 2011, 01:06:14 PM » |
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Darren, your Black Dream is awesome. Mine was blooming well in the spring but doesn't seem to like the hot weather.
Texas is really proud of their bluebonnets, so no chance of that happening. But when my CH seedling blooms I think I will call it Texas Heart.
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« Reply #156 on: July 26, 2011, 01:10:12 PM » |
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Darren, your Black Dream is awesome. Mine was blooming well in the spring but doesn't seem to like the hot weather.
Texas is really proud of their bluebonnets, so no chance of that happening. But when my CH seedling blooms I think I will call it Texas Heart.
I love that name, can't wait to see it soon hopefully. I bought my Black Dream as a 2 gallon last yr so it seems to tolerate all weather very well. I'm not sure how old or big yours is but as time goes by it will impress you more and more. The prettiest blooms are in the cool weather, gets more of a brick red in heat. Farmer D |
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« Reply #157 on: July 26, 2011, 01:24:10 PM » |
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I bought my Black Dream last year also as a 2 gallon plant but right after the hot weather. I moved it up to a 3 gallon pot this spring.The bush is doing fine but it won't set any buds. I think next year I will plant it in the ground. My Voodoo Queen almost died last summer from the heat and was completely defoliated by the time spring came around. I stuck it in the ground in full sun and it is thriving now.
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« Reply #158 on: July 26, 2011, 08:47:50 PM » |
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That Purple Magic is great. Mine is real leggy for some reason and it is in mostly full sun too. It looks nothing like the picture shown here. Nice job. Same with the Black Dream. Looks great and now must be added to the list.  |
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« Reply #159 on: July 27, 2011, 09:38:01 AM » |
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Some from yesterday and the day before.
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« Reply #160 on: July 27, 2011, 09:41:41 AM » |
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Some more Sleeping Beauty and Space Oddity.
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« Reply #161 on: July 27, 2011, 09:46:48 AM » |
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Quite possibly my new favorite bloom! Rum Runner. First bloom yesterday. It was 9" (we have had some mild temps the last 2 days, so that may be why) Here is a sequence of how it changes through the day and a half it was open.
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« Reply #162 on: July 27, 2011, 09:51:26 AM » |
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A group shot of all the goodies, and a very impressive Voodoo Magic bush. I had to open each of the VM blooms as they were all glued shut, so there was some damage to them. I dont know why it is doing this. But there are a ton of blooms and buds on this 2' bush. And a Voodoo Queen
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« Reply #163 on: July 27, 2011, 12:29:58 PM » |
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Kristen those are awesome pics. All your blooms are so colorful and pretty. You sure had to wait a while but now you're getting some payoff.
Space Oddity & Rum Runner are awesome blooms both having good fading action. I hopefully will have some SO pics soon too. Your CH plant looks so healthy and happy. Keep sharing your amazing blooms and bush pics.
Today's blooms...
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« Reply #164 on: July 27, 2011, 12:32:47 PM » |
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A few more...Farmer D
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