farmer d
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« on: December 01, 2011, 07:18:45 PM » |
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That was not fun last night. The power came on 10 hours later...
Two brave souls dared to bloom today during the windstorm.
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davidwood
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« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2011, 10:44:48 PM » |
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Bridal Path Thanksgiving and Cranberry Muffin today.
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« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2011, 01:39:57 AM » |
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Here are my blooms bf took pics not sure what some of the blooms are Fall Leaves  I think a dark Cranberry Muffin ?  Black Dream  Wild blueberry or bayou rose  No sure what this is atm  I think this is Wild Dream  |
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davidwood
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« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2011, 02:23:47 AM » |
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Today I also had an Electric Orange and a Saffron on the same day, so easy to compare, EO is much more brighter and about 5 and half inches, where as Saffron is about 7inches for me here.
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« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2011, 06:59:12 AM » |
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Did everyone in Cali make it though those winds? I saw it on the news here that tractor trailor trucks were blown over from the 100 mph winds! Hope everyone is ok!
I got a beautiful Night Runner bloom the other day. Made me really happy. I crossed it with Blue Ballerina, My Blue Heaven, and Voodoo Magic.
David, beautiful comparison! Love them both!
Darren, Love the brave souls! Hope you made out ok.
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Ernest
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« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2011, 09:11:31 AM » |
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Kristen, that Night Runner is one of the most beautiful blooms I've ever seen. That's going right to the top of my must have list. As to the winds here in southern California, Darren's area took the brunt of the high winds. I'm about 40 miles south of him in Orange County and we lucked out with only moderate gusts and very little damage.
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« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2011, 10:16:45 AM » |
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We lucked out in both our locations and had no power or wind issues.
David, those are great looking blooms, in particular the Cranberry Muffin looks very fancy and nice in a hot climate which I wondered about.
Erny, I've got some Night Runner plants just about ready to offer for sale for spring delivery. Keep in mind that this fantastic bloom is on an equally NOT fantastic bush. However, it's worth growing for some people due to the flower while others have given up on it. Note that Kristen has 3 bamboo sticks holding up the branches of hers. If you have the patience to train this one it might even end up looking half decent.
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« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2011, 02:07:45 PM » |
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Did everyone in Cali make it though those winds? I saw it on the news here that tractor trailor trucks were blown over from the 100 mph winds! Hope everyone is ok!
I got a beautiful Night Runner bloom the other day. Made me really happy. I crossed it with Blue Ballerina, My Blue Heaven, and Voodoo Magic.
David, beautiful comparison! Love them both!
Darren, Love the brave souls! Hope you made out ok.
Hi Kristen, The winds here were the worst I have seen in my life living in Southern California. We had some plant casualties, but nothing that cannot be repaired. Thankfully, the plants were fairly well sheltered by the neighbor's house. We had lost electricity for for approx 16 hours here and I hooked up my generator so we could keep the fridge cold and watch TV. Beautiful NR bloom, good luck with the crosses.... |
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davidwood
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« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2011, 03:26:29 PM » |
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David, those are great looking blooms, in particular the Cranberry Muffin looks very fancy and nice in a hot climate which I wondered about.
Charlie
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Haha I think my camera makes it look more fancy, I am having problems with it, it seems to take a different type of picture when I tilt it, and I have to tilt it as Cranberry Muffin is now 7 feet tall, here is the same bloom with a distance picture, I think still nice mind.
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farmer d
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« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2011, 05:51:12 PM » |
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David your blooms are showcase quality. The colors are so rich - amazing! Kristen you NR is beyond words... Hal you have my sympathies - 16 hours with no power sucks. At least it sounds like your neighbors house helped out somewhat to lessen the effects of the wind. For us the wind came head on at a diagonal angle so not only did the plants get battered but all the neighbors' crap ended up on my property. Oh well, new day! You can see the wind burn on some of the shots like Ay Caramba and Valentines Day. Rainbow Sherbet decided to celebrate normal conditions again and went bezerk. Celebrate good times come on...   Farmer D |
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farmer d
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« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2011, 05:56:24 PM » |
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more...North Gate Planter consists of The Path down low, Some Like It Hot behind it and Daisy Mae sticking out in front in all it's glory.
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farmer d
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« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2011, 05:59:15 PM » |
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and some more...
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« Reply #12 on: December 02, 2011, 07:19:34 PM » |
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Darren I dont think your plants knew that there was a storm or that it is December! Man the yard looks fantastic!
NR sure is nice, I wish its bush was nicer. Probably wouldnt have cross it to Voodoo Magic though, they are both siblings and have bushes that could be improved on
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« Reply #13 on: December 03, 2011, 09:10:18 AM » |
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The winds in my area have been crazy! Luckily, no lost power or damage, just loud sleepless nights and my yards are a mess!
Simple Pleasures is still pushing through outside. These blooms are pretty tiny, but still a joy to see. The colors are interesting.
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« Reply #14 on: December 03, 2011, 03:05:51 PM » |
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Charlie,
Here is one of our latest seedlings, it looks alot like one of it's parents, what do you think, one of the parents is one of your creations.
Patrick
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