Hidden Valley Hibiscus Forum

Its spring in Ohio this year.
Pinot Noir and Tsaritsa
Both have lots of potential  but debating if I should keep as houseplants or acclimate them outside and see what they can do.

a few recent pics:
Carnation  with a Goin' Steady below, reflection - didn't really fully open as its still coming up to speed, Crimson Kiss and Blues over you

haven't been here in awhile.

Some of my latest blooms...

Dixie Belle - Haven't seen many pics of this one turn up on the forum here and this CV is almost always for sale on the HVH website.  I'm not sure why this one doesn't sell out more often, as the blooms are as beautiful as can be and the bush is lovely.  I have this CV at work and I think I will purchase another for my home as I like it so much.  Charlie gets all of the credit for this bloom as this plant recently came in with multiple buds already forming.

Bright Hope - Again, Charlie gets the credit for this bloom.  HVH hibiscus of the year and so far it's living up to those high standards!

Tahitian Magenta Double Star - This CV is awesome!  5-6 inch beautiful flowers, dark green leaves and is constantly blooming indoors at my apartment.

I hope some of the HVH regulars from years past start posting again more often as we get into the warmer months here.  I owe a lot to all of you and always look forward to viewing others pics.

Raised in the HVH green house and arrived blooming.   Unfortunately I had to prune the main branch since the  top broke during shipping.  I still have 1 big branch left to bloom all summer and the bottom part of the bush is waking up.      Nice blooms Merkity, Jonathan, and David.

Tarzan is awesome!!!

Hi All,

First time posting but have been a HVH fan for a few years now.  I live in Southern California and here are a few of my blooms from 04/30/15 to today.

Hope you enjoy!

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Beautiful! I love Fairy Music and don't see it as often as some of the other ones, they all look so happy.

Black Dragon was showing off over the weekend at home indoors under the T5's.  

I spent some of my Sunday afternoon re potting some of my at work hibs... I call these my "water cooler hibiscus".  From left to right: Marooned n Blue, Prosperity, Rainbow Christie, Dixie Belle, True Love & Tahitian Princess.

While in the office on Sunday I also took a quick shot of Bright Hope which was sporting doubles. I love the tropical flair juxtaposed with the urban background...

Kyle, your Tarzan IS awesome!  Beautiful blooms, Renee and welcome!

May 22nd and I still have frost warnings by me.
Nutrients at work
Tsaritsa day 2 at the office blooms getting darker
Pinot Noir still feel it's only at 75% to where I want it to be
Seedling {The Path x (Flameball x C'est Bon)}

Great blooms everybody. During shipping season there is little time to visit the forum but this was a nice surprise to see so many high quality blooms since I was last here.

David, that looks like a fantastic indoor location to grow hibiscus. Super idea!

Here are a couple of favorite blooms from this week in the greenhouse:

T. Purple Passion. If you like different, these are some rich colors on this 6-7 inch bloom. Available from HVH in January, 2016.

Language of Love. One of our most popular new introductions. Really striking in person with 7-8 inch flowers. This one will be available again in the store in August.


Charlie

wow look at that big eye. Ill be waiting for august.

Thanks, Charlie.  So far it's been a great indoor spot and the plants seem to be loving it there.
Here's another example of Dixie Belle thriving inside in that location.  Thanks for the great bush!  Language of Love has me looking forward to August and T. Purple Passion is a beauty! 
 

I didn't realize it in Dec, but  I made out like a bandit when the  2015 store opened.
Silver Lining freshly open and 1st day outside in it's new home.

Beautiful  Renee!

Silver Linings is quite a unique color.

And speaking of unique, below is a photo of a new flower that we named after long time hibiscus grower and hybridizer Beth Jordan in Brazil. When Beth visited us she saw this flower and was so taken with it she offered up her nickname as a name for the flower - Mellica, a beautiful match for this unusual flower.

It is Creme de Cacao x Denim Revolution, available from HVH in 2016.

Charlie

Beautiful Silver Linings Kyle! Mine should be coming in soon and I cannot wait.
Wow, Charlie Mellica looks awesome! Does this cv have its mothers leaves?

Had a nice Tarzan on Sat. before the rains washed out the weekend.   It's back in the 40'sF at night.
I like the Mellica seedling cool rays.   

Fantastic blooms for sure!!!

Kyle you are getting outstanding results on your blooms.  Tsarista is off the charts!  And Silver Lining is really something huh?  I am so glad it was able to make the cut to be sold as we saw it last year as a seedling and both Erny and I were blown away by it even as a little seedling plant back then.

David your plants and blooms are looking awesome.  You are taking great care of them and have really limited the learning curve negatives - fantastic results.

Jen you are doing your thing as always down there in FL!  You have a nice array of various blooms and plants to always keep us entertained.

Renee - welcome to the forum!  That is quite a few different CVs you got going on there!  Great job!  Being you are in Southern California you should come to one of our So Cal Hibiscus Society meetings.  Next one is on June 20 in Carlsbad.   Check out our topic here on the forum for more info!

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Speaking of Silver Lining I had my first bloom and it is super impressive! 

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Thanks all for the warm welcome!

Farmer D ... I would love to come someday!  Unfortunately, this weekend I will be in Long Beach for the Great Western Terrier Show.