Allure

[nina]

John, I hope she will blossom as soon as the temperatures fall just a bit. In my area, the day temps are still very high, but the night is refreshing.
Let us know, I am very curious.
ciao, Nina

[jpiper82]

Charlie, Nina!  If finally has happened! "Bud Light" has bloomed! I will now rename her the "Amazing Allure".
It required the temperatures to drop, with only a daytime high of 78 deg, and a nightime low of 58 deg with cloudy skies and rain!
There are several more buds getting ready to bloom
Enjoy!
John

[Charlie]

How about that! I see the plant has continued to grow well for you. You've done quite a good job this first summer of growing these new hybrids.

Charlie

[nina]

Nice, John!
Mine has been blooming regularly, too, since the end of summer. I am still undecided whether to keep this variety or not. If it proves to be a really good autumn bloomer, it may save itself.

[jpiper82]

Charlie, Nina: The "Bud Light Allure, has been renamed back to "Allure. She finally decided to bloom, and has she ever!  For me this is a Spring or early fall plant. A couple of pics.  This CV grows a single stem high, and lots of lateral branches. Must be time to prune her back for winter and next spring. Going to try and get more vertical growth and branches.  Thanks for your support! I did not give up on her, and next year will tell the tale of how she relly does in Texas

John