Bonnie Lass

[Charlie]

Thanks for that update, Farmer D. It would be hard for me to explain how valuable such feedback is for our program. We've sent thousands of hibiscus out into the great beyond and never know what happens to them or how they do. Until the forum we had to trust that the people who order more year after year must be doing OK with them but to actually see such examples and hear about what happens is really helpful and quite satisfying.

For instance it is good to know that Bonnie Lass came back from a full defoliation caused by mites. Not all varieties handle that so well and it gives us an additional reason to keep Bonnie Lass in the program. She's also been neglected in the hybridizing program and this gives me a nudge to get some plants of her into the hybridizing area.

In any case, thanks for the update!

Charlie

[farmer d]

Charlie I'm glad I can help you out a little here.  I think it would be a great idea to get Bonnie Lass back into the hybridizing program more as I keep saying the blooms are just gorgeous and the plant really likes to bloom a lot once it gets going.  The only improvement for this CV would be to see if the bush can get some stronger branching so it doesn't have that slightly open look to it.

Still I love how it is now and enjoy it tremendously.

Farmer D

[Charlie]

Bonnie Lass should have the genes to support a good bush in an offspring. Bonnie B, one of her parents, is a very stout and upright bush.

BTW, do you have Cranberry Muffin? It's another one that can grow into a big, fine bush and might do well in your outdoor garden.

Charlie

[farmer d]

Some updated bush shots so we can see how the bush is filling out.  Really likes to bloom and also responds very well to being sprayed with Supernova.

Farmer D

[davidwood]

Looking good Darren, looks really strong as well.