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Hibiscus Talk => Hibiscus Mystery Game => Topic started by: farmer d on October 25, 2011, 04:30:50 PM



Title: October Mystery Bloom
Post by: farmer d on October 25, 2011, 04:30:50 PM
I was shocked when I saw this one!!  Not even close to what it usually is.  This will be a tough one...

This is one way that spider mites negatively affect a plant.  Zap it of it's robustness.

Good Luck!

(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m613/darreneminian/Oct%202011%20Hibiscus/SummerFun10-25.jpg)

Farmer D



Title: Re: October Mystery Bloom
Post by: helixturnhelix on October 25, 2011, 04:48:25 PM
I am thinking its Summer Fun :)


Title: Re: October Mystery Bloom
Post by: Maureenpm00 on October 25, 2011, 05:26:02 PM
Could it be Acapulco Gold?


Title: Re: October Mystery Bloom
Post by: Doll on October 25, 2011, 05:30:55 PM
Maybe Hot Southern Nights


Title: Re: October Mystery Bloom
Post by: farmer d on October 27, 2011, 09:09:49 AM
Anyone else like to put up a guess before I reveal what this one is???

Farmer D


Title: Re: October Mystery Bloom
Post by: Maureenpm00 on October 27, 2011, 06:37:17 PM
Farmer D i'm very curious about this one.  What could it be?


Title: Re: October Mystery Bloom
Post by: Denise on October 27, 2011, 08:22:19 PM
Rainbow Sherbert or Acapulco Gold


Title: Re: October Mystery Bloom
Post by: farmer d on October 28, 2011, 07:50:28 PM
OK, the winner which is no surprise is........Chris!!

Great job, what tipped it off for you?

Unfortunately while on vacation it got spider mites from the Tahitians next to it and when I got back had lost over half it's leaves.  The above bloom is saying help me out!!!  I must say that this CV is really strong and it is totally leafing all over so quickly it will be fine in a month or two.  Still has lots of buds on it so that is good.

Without spider mites
(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m613/darreneminian/SummerFun9-8.jpg)

With spider mites
(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m613/darreneminian/Oct%202011%20Hibiscus/SummerFun10-25.jpg)

I hope you enjoyed this one....

Farmer D


Title: Re: October Mystery Bloom
Post by: helixturnhelix on October 28, 2011, 08:46:06 PM
Sweet, so what is my prize Darren? :)   What gave it away for me was the bloom shape and position next to your porch.  I remembered that white railing behind Summer fun, in previous photos.  AG always has a dark eye so it couldnt be that, and the pattern is all wrong for the path, so alas it had to be summer fun :)


Title: Re: October Mystery Bloom
Post by: roadrunner on October 29, 2011, 08:24:18 AM
How about a HVH gift certificate for the Dec 30th store reopening.  LOL