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Title: mystery red Post by: motherof4 on July 26, 2010, 02:18:26 PM charlie...this is the hib I got at my local nursery...remember it was marked flash dancer? Well it opened today to this very pretty red..but I do not know which one it is....lynette
Title: Re: mystery red Post by: Doll on July 26, 2010, 03:06:59 PM It looks similar to Vermillion Queen.
Title: Re: mystery red Post by: motherof4 on July 26, 2010, 04:29:47 PM here are some larger pics...sorry
Title: Re: mystery red Post by: Charlie on July 27, 2010, 06:20:20 AM I think John is right - Vermillion Queen. Same flower, same leaves. Makes sense because it's a Dupont variety that roots easily and is being grown by lots of growers for the mass market. I like it as a bush and the flower isn't bad, just a tad small for a modern exotic hibiscus. Too bad it wasn't Flash Dancer but it's still a nice addition to your collection.
Charlie Title: Re: mystery red Post by: motherof4 on July 27, 2010, 09:05:02 AM yes it is very pretty...when it opened all the way it was about 7 inches...and I only have 1 other red
Title: Re: mystery red Post by: Charlie on July 27, 2010, 07:45:14 PM Yep, that size is typical for Vermillion Queen - respectable but with exotic hibiscus you expect something special from a solid colored bloom like bigger size. Putting that aside VQ is a nice overall variety and a much better than average bush that I am sure you will enjoy.
Charlie Title: Re: mystery red Post by: motherof4 on July 27, 2010, 08:10:08 PM Yes...but I really wanted flash dancer...none by chance hanging around in the green house??
Title: Re: mystery red Post by: Charlie on July 27, 2010, 08:26:19 PM Yes, I have a couple of stock plants blooming now - really pretty blooms. But, no new plants at the present time. I will propagate it this year and if you put in a waiting list request with Cindy she will let you know when one is ready to go.
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