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Author Topic: May Flower Photos of the Day  (Read 302973 times)
Yashodhara
S.E. Michigan

Posts: 306



« Reply #180 on: May 20, 2012, 06:45:14 PM »

and the rest...

Hot Babe
Inner Compass (new) and Saffron
Nightfire
Simple Pleasures
White Wings triplets
Baby Hibs

Deb

Did anyone else catch the annular solar eclipse today? Ours was partial (just a sliver) and "peaked" just before sunset  Cool


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Doll

Posts: 1036


Houston, Texas


« Reply #181 on: May 21, 2012, 08:13:49 AM »

Deb, I'm glad someone on the forum got Inner Compass. I was really tempted to get one. Can't wait to see some blooms.



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Ernest

Posts: 1704


« Reply #182 on: May 21, 2012, 10:22:30 AM »

John, I also got Inner Compass with my recent shipment. I put it in the ground several days ago. No buds yet but it is a nice healthy looking plant about 2 1/2 feet tall so I'm expecting some buds in the near future.

Erny
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Mike

Posts: 180


Cabot Arkansas


« Reply #183 on: May 21, 2012, 04:54:49 PM »

 Shocked
Here are some more blooms for today , I have quiet a few starting to bloom .
blue ballerina
rocket's red glare
saffron
heavy metal
heaven scent


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Ernest

Posts: 1704


« Reply #184 on: May 21, 2012, 05:24:12 PM »

Mike, those are some beautiful pictures. The colors on Melon Melange are incredible. Rocket's Red Glare (?) also looks as good as it can get.
I got my second Night Runner bloom today and it is far nicer than the first. Also Cindy's Heart, second day Louise Bennett, and another orchid cactus bloom.

Erny


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Denise

Posts: 330


Bay Area, CA


« Reply #185 on: May 21, 2012, 06:39:03 PM »

Great Night Runner, Erny!
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topshelf12

Posts: 127


« Reply #186 on: May 21, 2012, 09:28:46 PM »

 The garden is waking up!
Norm


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topshelf12

Posts: 127


« Reply #187 on: May 21, 2012, 09:40:35 PM »

And a few more ...I hope to get better a picture taking!
enjoy
Norm


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Charlie
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« Reply #188 on: May 22, 2012, 03:26:07 AM »

Very nice bunch of "blues", Norm. I see you and a few others have posted photos of Rise and Shine recently. That's a quiet variety that is one of my favorites due to the strong bush and steady blooming we see here.Yellow doesn't seem to pop as much in photos but is quite beautiful nonetheless.

Ernie, good job with the Night Runner. Pretty flowers and quite the challenge as a bush. You've had success with some of the worst bushes like Erika Nicole - I'm beginning to be convinced that the potted growth habit of varieties is not completely relevant to plantings in the ground.

Charlie

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farmer d
Farmer D

Posts: 5573


Hollywood, CA


« Reply #189 on: May 22, 2012, 07:48:32 AM »

Fabulous photos everyone! 

Mike those HM twins are just off the charts!!  I hope mine one day look the same.

Erny great choice with Daisy Mae by the way.  The bush on that cv will blow you away - extreme vigor and a crazy ability to bud.  The blooms are always huge and the color is so bright and crisp it always makes me stop in my tracks.  My favorite yellow bloom - I'm surprised it isn't always sold out in the store but I guess you just have to see it in person to understand it is not a typical yellow.

Farmer D


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farmer d
Farmer D

Posts: 5573


Hollywood, CA


« Reply #190 on: May 22, 2012, 07:55:23 AM »

Charlie I agree with you whole heartedly concerning Rise and Shine.  I like that one so much I even moved it a few days ago to give it a more noticeable spot in my garden and wow did that totally change up the overall look.  It is so strong that it didn't even flinch after completely uprooting it.  Super easy to grow and a really nice bloom with the large white zone.  Another great cv!

Farmer D


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Doll

Posts: 1036


Houston, Texas


« Reply #191 on: May 22, 2012, 07:56:09 AM »

Erny, glad to hear you  have Inner Compass also.

Darren, your Daisy Mae looks amazing.



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farmer d
Farmer D

Posts: 5573


Hollywood, CA


« Reply #192 on: May 22, 2012, 11:53:39 PM »

John your Rainbow Sherbet is so colorful.  I never grow tired of seeing it.  All of your blooms look great!  Fabulous form and colors...

You can also include me on the Inner Compass club.  Went straight into the ground without delay under the peach tree a few weeks back.

Interesting comparison shot of AG in the morning and at the end of the day to see the color change.

Farmer D


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farmer d
Farmer D

Posts: 5573


Hollywood, CA


« Reply #193 on: May 22, 2012, 11:57:00 PM »

a few more....Scarlet Beauty first opening is reflexed but when it recovers after a few hours it is a huge red beauty.  Very impressive bloom and the bush is easy to grow.

Farmer D


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Doll

Posts: 1036


Houston, Texas


« Reply #194 on: May 23, 2012, 09:56:25 AM »

Darren, thanks for those comparison shots of AG.



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