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farmer d
Farmer D

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Hollywood, CA


« on: July 02, 2011, 11:49:06 AM »

I have to say I have only had this new CV for about 2 months now and the blooms have been just gorgeous.  Also they bloom in a variety of different looks.  The bush is pretty too with lush and very dark green foliage.

I figured with the darker pigments this plant would need some shading so that the blooms could fade gracefully.  I planted it under my plumeria tree which is kind of a hot spot but so far so good. 

Unlike a lot of my other hibiscus this plant never seemed to go through any adjustment phase, it still looks nice and full and is growing new leaves as well as buds.

Enjoy the shots and hopefully more to come...
















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Charlie
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« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2011, 05:55:33 AM »

I'm really glad to hear that Midsummer Night adjusted to being planted in your yard without any signs of shock. I was a little concerned because in the greenhouse without any wind to shake and stiffen the branches the plants grew very lush but too soft for my taste. I'm pretty sure they will harden up as they adjust to real world conditions but am glad to know they don't go into a sulk while doing so.

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farmer d
Farmer D

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Hollywood, CA


« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2012, 11:01:12 AM »

Updated pics for this CV.  It has turned out to be quite a treasure.  The blooms offer a lot of different looks and are easily affected by temps which I like a lot.  Never know what each one will open up and look like....

Farmer D


* Midsummer Night 7-30.jpg (102.42 KB, 410x398 - viewed 1138 times.)

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farmer d
Farmer D

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Hollywood, CA


« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2012, 11:04:07 AM »

a few more...

Farmer D


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Denise

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Bay Area, CA


« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2012, 12:37:06 PM »

Oh wow...I never intended to have more than 4 or 5 plants, but ever since joining this forum that is totally out the window! It's just too easy to fall in love with a bloom! I'm gonna be keeping my eye on this one after seeing these pictures... Smiley
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roadrunner

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SE Arizona


« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2012, 12:24:19 AM »

Denise that is how I've gotten up to over 90 plants with 7 more on the way from the store reopening and I ran out of space a long time ago. I figured I'd max out at about 25 plants. Cheez

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Denise

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Bay Area, CA


« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2012, 02:21:30 PM »

Dave...Glad it's not just me!! Wink

Darren...thanks to your post here, I will own this come Spring! Ordered it last night  Grin
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davidwood
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« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2012, 03:09:26 PM »

Updated pics for this CV.  It has turned out to be quite a treasure.  The blooms offer a lot of different looks and are easily affected by temps which I like a lot.  Never know what each one will open up and look like....

Farmer D
Wow!!!, this has just sort of appeared out of know where, what a cracker.
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Denise

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Bay Area, CA


« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2012, 03:35:01 PM »

Wow!!!, this has just sort of appeared out of know where, what a cracker.

I agree David...had never paid attention to this one!
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LJG

Posts: 120


« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2012, 09:39:32 PM »

It took some work to get it to stop pushing out side branches, but it is finally shaped and ready to do its thing.



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Charlie
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« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2012, 04:37:10 AM »

Very pretty - this is what the flowers look like in our greenhouse most of the time. It is a vigorous grower and can be soft at first as the rapidly growing branches are not as strong as they will be later on. Your bush looks good.

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LJG

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« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2012, 11:38:11 AM »

Yeah, that was it for sure. Grew very fast and branches hung. But I kept cutting back and the main braches are pretty strong now. Very pretty flower. Very dark when it opens the first day and second day it looks like what I have shown here.
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