Hidden Valley Hibiscus Forum

These two seem to be very similar, the only difference I can see is QoS seems to have a bigger flower?  I really like these browns with large red centers, but how would you rate these two varieties? 

Also I noticed you mentioned that you have a new native american series in the works.  So far I count four varieties that are part of this group:  Pocahontas, Cherokee Princess, Navajo Sunset and Wakanisha.  How many are going to make up this set?  Are all these varieties going to be in the brown range?  I really like the bright island colors of the island set, so I am looking forward to seeing what other CVs make up your new "series"  :)

Good questions, Chris. The forum is going to help us come up with the answers, I hope.

The "Indian" series does feature brown/bronze/dark orange or red flower colors. Anasazi Maiden could be added to your list, too. Naming hibiscus is a challenge. I prefer names that tell you something about the flower or bush. This can be like the Indian or Island series or can incorporate part of the names of the parents which also tells you something if familiar with the parents. This year we also added "good qualities" to use with some of our favorites that evoke a positive feeling in us - like Compassion, Prosperity, Bright Horizons, etc.

Charlie

Thanks for that info Charlie!

I really like Compassion, looks like it could replace Bon temps, if it blooms as much as has as nice of a bush.  Bon temps fades pretty bad, and the flowers were often fluted.  It looks like Compassion has a great form and similar colors :) 

Yes, Bon Temps has those problems with fading and not opening fully but otherwise is big and quite pretty and the bush is fine. Compassion avoids those problems and to my eye is quite gorgeous.

Charlie

Compassion is really nice,  need to see if I can hold out for 4 inchers!