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« Reply #15 on: July 05, 2009, 09:58:15 AM » |
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Darkhorse, Cosmic Gold is Simple Pleasures x Blonde Ambition. It is a 7 to 9 inch flower, good substance to the petals. I particularly like the form with all the tufts.
Another photo I took yesterday is of Braveheart, a new cv that is Fifth Dimension x Muffin Man. I really like the few crosses of Fifth Dimension that do not fade such as Heavy Metal and Braveheart. They usually are better than average bloomers like 5th Dimension. This photo is of 3 plants growing together but yesterday all had at least 3 open blooms. The bright midday sun washed out some of the color in the photo but the abundance of blooms made it photo worthy. This flower is typically 7".
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« Reply #16 on: July 05, 2009, 10:34:30 AM » |
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Braveheart and Cosmic Gold are both very pretty. I love seeing the new varieties each year. Am going to have to make more space by Jan.  Kerry, (and all) here are some photos of my Persian Rug. She bloomed x3 today, and I was able to catch her during opening. The blooms are a little smaller than the last 2, maybe 5" or so, but the colors are better and they all have a little bit of the splotching around the edges. I think the foliage on this cv is great. Jordan |
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« Reply #17 on: July 05, 2009, 10:35:58 AM » |
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Persian Rug's bush
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"They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." -Edgar Allan Poe
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« Reply #18 on: July 05, 2009, 01:02:43 PM » |
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Hi, Charlie,
Yes, I have put some of them outside. The difference is very big: the majority of the plants in the greenhouse are much nicer, growing faster, blooming better. Outside plants have sparser leaves, less blooms, they do not look so beautiful and lush. Their leaves are harder, strong to support wind and the elements. Some, however, do bloom outside and they did not bloom inside last year, like Eye of the Storm, Topanga. But in fact I cannot make the real comparison because I put outside the less beautiful plants, or the plants that last year had problems in the greenhouse.
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« Reply #19 on: July 05, 2009, 04:19:55 PM » |
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Brave heart is one that I put on my wish list right away. I saw them on the to be released part of your cv list, along with Maid of honor, vin extrodinaire and Zuluu warrior. I can't wait for them to be released! I am saving room for those four, not to mention any unlisted cvs that will be released. I really need a green house  |
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« Reply #20 on: July 05, 2009, 07:11:34 PM » |
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I also must say that your jungle is quite spectacular  |
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« Reply #21 on: July 06, 2009, 08:40:56 AM » |
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Hi Nina,
There's a reason for the popularity of greenhouses and your experience shows why that is. Congrats on staying with it long enough to have good success!
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« Reply #22 on: July 06, 2009, 08:44:39 AM » |
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Hi Darkhorse,
The Persian Rug sure has a nice bush. Good job growing it! Honestly I had written that cv off as too similar to Gator Pride but not as bright in color but the bush seems to be an improvement that would make it worth growing. Thanks for showing it to us.
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« Reply #23 on: July 06, 2009, 10:53:53 AM » |
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Darkhorse, Cosmic Gold is Simple Pleasures x Blonde Ambition. It is a 7 to 9 inch flower, good substance to the petals. I particularly like the form with all the tufts.
Another photo I took yesterday is of Braveheart, a new cv that is Fifth Dimension x Muffin Man. I really like the few crosses of Fifth Dimension that do not fade such as Heavy Metal and Braveheart. They usually are better than average bloomers like 5th Dimension. This photo is of 3 plants growing together but yesterday all had at least 3 open blooms. The bright midday sun washed out some of the color in the photo but the abundance of blooms made it photo worthy. This flower is typically 7".
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« Reply #24 on: July 06, 2009, 10:57:03 AM » |
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Braveheart and Cosmic Gold are both very pretty. I love seeing the new varieties each year. Am going to have to make more space by Jan. Kerry, (and all) here are some photos of my Persian Rug. She bloomed x3 today, and I was able to catch her during opening. The blooms are a little smaller than the last 2, maybe 5" or so, but the colors are better and they all have a little bit of the splotching around the edges. I think the foliage on this cv is great. Jordan Hey Jordon , I can see why you are kind of disappointed in persian rugs color. It will probably get more white spots/splashes as it gets hotter. Every one is ranting and raving about this CV because its a good seed setter. I might not get this CV now since it does not keep the white splashes all the time. Maybe i will get one later. I am still trying to find who are the parents of this CV |
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« Reply #25 on: July 06, 2009, 10:59:34 AM » |
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Hey Charlie, I didn't think about that... it is very similar to Gator Pride colorwise. It is supposed to be a really good seed setter too, though. I'm not sure how well Gator Pride sets seed. I bought the Persian Rug for its splotching, and of course now it's barely showing on my plant. I do think it has a great bush; combining that with its love for shade and my plan for it is to make it a houseplant. Kerry, Yeah, I'm hoping for more white when it gets hotter... I've been looking for its parents too. Another thing is the flowers fade pretty bad, so on day 2 they're very pastel looking. Oh well, They're still pretty enough for me to keep and hopefully I can get some good seeds out of her. J |
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« Reply #26 on: July 06, 2009, 03:12:47 PM » |
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Hey Charlie, I didn't think about that... it is very similar to Gator Pride colorwise. It is supposed to be a really good seed setter too, though. I'm not sure how well Gator Pride sets seed. I bought the Persian Rug for its splotching, and of course now it's barely showing on my plant. I do think it has a great bush; combining that with its love for shade and my plan for it is to make it a houseplant. Kerry, Yeah, I'm hoping for more white when it gets hotter... I've been looking for its parents too. Another thing is the flowers fade pretty bad, so on day 2 they're very pastel looking. Oh well, They're still pretty enough for me to keep and hopefully I can get some good seeds out of her. J Thanks for the Info Jordan , I will probably hold off on this cv like I said. It is pretty thought I like my gator pride it stays dark on the second day. I will see if I can get the parents today for you. Here is the second bloom of lady bug  |
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« Reply #27 on: July 06, 2009, 03:35:05 PM » |
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Charlie , I forgot to say I will have a surprise for you soon  |
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« Reply #28 on: July 06, 2009, 03:35:42 PM » |
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Charlie , I forgot to say I will have a surprise for you soon It should be here this week  |
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« Reply #29 on: July 06, 2009, 05:25:12 PM » |
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I love surprises! Bring it on when it's ready........ Somebody asked if Gator Pride sets seed. It does, and I have made a lot of crosses with it. However, it is a fairly small flower and so far most of the offspring have been small, too. I expect to see some neat colors from these as the summer progresses. Charlie |
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