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« on: February 02, 2010, 06:39:42 PM » |
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Sorry, but this is yet another "will there be any more soon" question.  I really like Splash! but haven't managed to get my hands on one yet! Ian |
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« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2010, 11:14:46 PM » |
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LOL, yes it seems as though Splash! and Spice Island have been elusive  |
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Charlie
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« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2010, 09:01:56 AM » |
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We made a mistake with Splash last year and sold almost all of them. Twas a setback for that variety but I hope to remedy it soon.
Spice Island I gave up on rooting, but will graft some because this is one of the best bloomers I've grown.
Charlie
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Darkhorse
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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2011, 02:11:15 PM » |
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I was rereading the forum and was surprised to find nobody has really commented on Splash! yet, so I'll start the ball rolling. I just put mine outside again, as the weather has just gotten warm enough to start putting the larger plants outside. I got my Splash! as a 4" pot last year and have been very pleased with it.
My specimen has been a good grower, though not very upright like the description says. This could be due to the fact that I was hosing the leaves off a lot last year when the mites came back around, which made the branches heavier and floppier. It has only bloomed a couple of times for me so far, as it got a couple of really good prunings. The bloom colors were gorgeous last year and I'm looking forward to learning more about Splash! this summer. I'll have to post a bush photo tomorrow when it's not so windy here. It's so tall! The leaves are also large and the bush lush... all good things!
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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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Charlie
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« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2011, 02:46:25 PM » |
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Thanks, Jrodan, I look forward to your photos of Splash! Recently a good group of Splash babies came out of the propagation room so I expect it to be available again probably in a March update to the store.
Charlie
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« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2011, 09:04:54 PM » |
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Yes Jordan... this is another variety that I would like to get my hands on! Really awesome bloom! Cant wait to see the photo of your bush.
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-Kristen
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Darkhorse
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« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2011, 12:14:39 AM » |
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I brought Splash! amongst others inside again because it got colder here. I keep hoping I'll be able to leave them out. Should be soon now. It seems they're ok down to 40 if they're not teeny and there's no wind... I left my big Space Oddity and Purple Magic out when the low was supposed to be 35 and they were ok too. I'm not trying to push it, though!
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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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Charlie
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« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2011, 08:01:37 AM » |
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The effects of cold on hibiscus are cumulative. In other words, one night down to 30F does minimal harm, but 2 in a row is worse, and 3 in a row can be fatal to them. Similarly, last year when we had overcast and cool temperatures from March through June the effect of day after day of these temperatures was later blooming, less growth, and an overall "off" summer for our outdoor hibiscus garden. Point is - temperatures that are acceptable for one day/night may turn out to be disastrous if they continue day after day.
Charlie
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Denise
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« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2011, 10:41:08 PM » |
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any pictures of Splash! ?
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Charlie
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« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2011, 05:33:55 AM » |
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Splash is a bright and pretty thing. Below is a photo of a pair of Splash flowers.
Charlie
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farmer d
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« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2011, 12:53:20 AM » |
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Denise funny you ask I just got my second ever bloom and wow it is an eye catcher.
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Charlie
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« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2011, 03:34:12 AM » |
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Darren, what's the growth habit of the bush like for you? Pretty flower today, more yellow in it than I would expect for these cooler days.
Charlie
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farmer d
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« Reply #12 on: October 25, 2011, 02:55:10 PM » |
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Well to start you sent me a huge 6" Splash earlier this summer so that was impressive as it was way over 3ft tall. So far it has been a very maintenance free plant that likes to bud and it is growing very nicely too. I just measured it and it is 4ft tall now and has three main branches that are growing quickly.
Only thing about it is that the branches are quite thin and tend to flop. I have staked up the tallest one and will do the same for the others. My thinking here is to maybe prune it down when the peach tree above it loses it's leaves in several weeks and it will get a lot more sun. I'm hoping that will encourage thicker and stronger branches.
Here is a pic of it from today, you can see I am holding up one of the side branches as it is growing more horizontal due to the thinner branches. For where I planted it I think it is a good fit as it is a tight space and there are other hibiscus in front of it and I needed something tall and maybe even a little thin and Splash fits the bill here perfectly. Also the bright multi-colored splashy blooms stand out even in the shade of the peach tree.
Farmer D
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Denise
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« Reply #13 on: October 25, 2011, 07:04:32 PM » |
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Thank you for the pictures! Ask and you shall receive  |
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Darkhorse
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« Reply #14 on: May 22, 2012, 10:35:41 PM » |
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Charlie, have you gotten Splash! to set seed? I really like a lot about this cv and would like to experiment with crossing with it.
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Charlie
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« Reply #15 on: May 23, 2012, 03:57:24 AM » |
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Jordan, I don't show any crosses with Splash as seed setter but do have a couple where it was pollen parent. One of those is Firestorm, which has an excellent strong bush and a big 8 inch flower but does not root. I'm still using Firestorm as a pollen parent due to all the other good qualities it has.
I can't say for sure whether I tried Splash as a seed parent and it failed or whether I just never tried it. Give it a go - different growing situations can give different results.
Charlie
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« Reply #16 on: October 31, 2012, 05:48:54 AM » |
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Really enjoying our "Splash". Wonderful color and blooms. We received it earlier this spring and now she's a lot larger and blooms are gorgeous. All are in the new greenhouse for the winter now.
lbj
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farmer d
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« Reply #17 on: November 10, 2012, 01:36:09 AM » |
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Some updated photos of Splash from this year. I will post some pics of the bush soon as I pruned it end of last year and it has responded nicely. Not much in the way of floppy branches and even in heavy dappled shade she likes to drink a lot of water after replanting her in much better soil and huge hole. I can't wait to see some new blooms which shouldn't be too much longer with lots of new buds growing by the day...
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farmer d
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« Reply #18 on: June 29, 2014, 04:38:58 PM » |
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Way overdue for an update on Splash. After being disappointed for a couple of years with my plant that was planted under my peach tree in rather heavy shade I decided to move it this spring to my sidewalk planter where it will get heavy sun and primo visibility.
Well that was all it needed as the blooms are 100% better and the plant is growing like crazy too. Buds everywhere - this one should be a showcase bloomer very shortly.
Farmer D
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farmer d
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« Reply #19 on: June 29, 2014, 04:44:10 PM » |
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I was really happy when it was named HVH 2014 Hibiscus of the Year
Farmer D
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