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« on: May 01, 2012, 08:55:49 AM » |
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Deb, I love Bryon Metts. I am going to add it to my wish list.
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farmer d
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« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2012, 06:01:28 PM » |
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Heck of a shot there John - they're mirror images of each other...
What a glorious day today - overcast, sprinkling occasionally, cool, no wind - perfect for spraying thrips and other pains in the garden! June gloom is definitely here for So Cal. At least the nights stay overcast so it never gets cooler than mid 50sF at worst and no dew on the leaves!
Another stunning Palm Springs and a unique Bienvenue. Prosperity just doesn't ever stop blooming, truly an amazing cv.
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« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2012, 06:05:17 PM » |
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some more...Vin Beaujolais: the old and the new
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« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2012, 06:17:24 PM » |
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The star of my garden is Simple Pleasures for sure  |
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« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2012, 06:25:39 PM » |
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Mystery Flower (answer tomorrow when I have more time)
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« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2012, 08:08:44 PM » |
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Wow that is an amazing bloom Charlie! It looks just like T imperial topaz, but I am guessing it's Smolder or maybe Navajo Mountain?
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« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2012, 08:51:14 PM » |
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Charlie, I don't know what that is but I want one.
Darren, the overcast weather seems to bring out the more vivid colors
Me Oh My Oh--definitely the nicest one I have had.
Unusual colors on Haut Coutere with a faded HC and Velvet Illusion in the background
Heavy Metal
Black Dream profusion--16 open blooms
Velvet Illusion with one bright bloom trying to become part of an orange Banksia
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Charlie
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« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2012, 04:32:12 AM » |
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The mystery bloom is a new seedling that bloomed for the first time yesterday. It's a real eye catcher and one of those that made my heart beat faster when I first spotted it. Big flower and quite striking when seen in person. It's a cross of It's A Wonderful Life x Zulu Warrior. No name yet and it hasn't been propagated so it'll be awhile before we know if it is a viable new variety. Here's hoping!
Below are a couple more photos of it.
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« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2012, 04:37:42 AM » |
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Ernie, congrats on that Velvet Illusion - when the weather is right that variety can make some of the biggest, finest red/pink colored flowers around. But the bush just didn't cut it for garden center sales. Yours may not be perfectly shaped but at least it seems functional and has enough stems to bloom multiples.
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« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2012, 06:09:48 AM » |
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Charlie- great, interesting colors on that one!
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« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2012, 08:19:58 AM » |
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Wow it sure is a winner in my eyes Charlie, I really like this cross alot too! Have you used Its a Wonderful Life alot?
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Doll
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« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2012, 09:37:51 AM » |
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Charlie, that is beautiful.
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« Reply #12 on: May 02, 2012, 10:26:51 AM » |
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Chris, I should have used IAWLife more in making crosses, but I haven't had many available that were blooming in the right season. Must be some more seeds of this cross growing in the seedlings that will probably bloom this summer. IAWLife has excellent size, texture, and form but features softer colors that, though pretty, are not as eye catching. Perhaps it will serve as a sort of blank palette as far as color is concerned - have to explore that some more! Several photos of it are in the HVH Gallery, on this page: http://www.hiddenvalleynaturearts.com/acatalog/itsawonderfullifeinfo.htmlCharlie |
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« Reply #13 on: May 02, 2012, 11:16:08 AM » |
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Charlie, I too really like new bloom. I loved my It's a Wonderful Life. I lost it last winter. The flowers were enormous and had excellent texture! Sounds like it sets seeds too.
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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 #14 on: May 02, 2012, 01:58:09 PM » |
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A few blooms on another overcast day:
The Path
Double Date
Lady in Waiting
Georgia's Pearl
Mandevilla Crimson Sun
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