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Hibiscus Talk => Hibiscus Cultivar Discussions => Topic started by: helixturnhelix on July 12, 2009, 12:24:44 PM



Title: Strawberry Cream
Post by: helixturnhelix on July 12, 2009, 12:24:44 PM
I remember seeing this at the HVH opening in January.  Is it safe to assume there will be more for sale this fall?



Title: Re: Strawberry Cream
Post by: Charlie on July 15, 2009, 08:19:56 AM
Maybe in the fall. Most of these since January have gone out to wait list people. Mostly I am hoarding them so as to have enough stock to make an ample supply for next year. It is a really different flower that I think most will like. The texture is like that of Byron Metts,a unique bloom itself.

Charlie


Title: Re: Strawberry Cream
Post by: helixturnhelix on July 15, 2009, 04:42:39 PM
Ah good to know Charlie,

I think I will wait till next January to order one, It looks like a really nice plant to have in a collection.  How does it compare to White Lightning?  I know both have huge blooms and are High Voltage self crosses, I was curious if they are pretty similar in other ways besides their parentage.


Title: Re: Strawberry Cream
Post by: Charlie on July 15, 2009, 08:20:40 PM
White Lightning is similar to High Voltage but Strawberry Cream is not very similar to either of them other than having white as primary color. You will see what I mean once you have a Strawberry Cream bloom in hand.

Charlie


Title: Re: Strawberry Cream
Post by: helixturnhelix on July 15, 2009, 09:00:23 PM
Yah I realize that most of these blooms qualities are best seen in person.  Hopefully I can check this one out soon.

-Chris


Title: Re: Strawberry Cream
Post by: helixturnhelix on July 16, 2009, 10:24:18 AM
White Lightning bloomed today.  It will be interesting to see how Strawberry Cream compares!


Title: Re: Strawberry Cream
Post by: helixturnhelix on November 01, 2009, 01:01:17 PM
Gah, missed this one today.  Are there going to be more in the store in January?


Title: Re: Strawberry Cream
Post by: Charlie on November 01, 2009, 02:01:00 PM
Beautiful, Chris! I love the pure white of that flower. When conditions are right for it to be big, it can reach 10". I would say that Strawberry Cream averages a little larger than White Lightning but both are gorgeous.

Charlie