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« Reply #45 on: August 05, 2010, 09:23:58 PM » |
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Here's Fireball, hasn't opened hope it opens tomorrow and CDC
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« Reply #46 on: August 05, 2010, 09:39:11 PM » |
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Lots of pollen on that CDC, Patrick. Who did you pair her with? Very pretty bloom.
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« Reply #47 on: August 05, 2010, 10:02:25 PM » |
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Hi, I pollenated her with Briar Patch (one of Barry Schlueter creations)
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« Reply #48 on: August 06, 2010, 07:02:44 AM » |
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Fireball - very cool. I haven't seen a photo of Fireball in a long time. This is a sport of Sun Showers and a very pretty bloom imo.
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« Reply #49 on: August 06, 2010, 10:00:38 AM » |
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Hi charlie...maybe you missed my post of belle...she is blooming but blooms are very small only around 3-4 inces...and very pale....do you know why she could be this way???...thanks lynette
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« Reply #50 on: August 06, 2010, 12:33:04 PM » |
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Fireball - very cool. I haven't seen a photo of Fireball in a long time. This is a sport of Sun Showers and a very pretty bloom imo.
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Wow! I've been trying to get Fireball for ages and still don't have it.  As a consolation I had my first Cherry Appaloosa today and a dark Saffron. Wonder if the iron I gave it recently made it darker? Ian |
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« Reply #51 on: August 06, 2010, 01:09:07 PM » |
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Hi, I pollenated her with Briar Patch (one of Barry Schlueter creations)
Oh, that could result in some beauties. I found your pics of BP, it looks very pretty. |
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« Reply #52 on: August 06, 2010, 02:04:23 PM » |
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Ian, Ditto on Fireball. I've also been looking for it for a long time. Really nice blooms of Cherry Appaloosa and Saffron.
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« Reply #53 on: August 06, 2010, 02:13:55 PM » |
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Ahh, looks like I missed almost a page of posts.
Kristen, yes it helps to pinch out the small buds that show up sometimes on barely rooted plants. They can interfere with growth at that stage and they often do not open as big and pretty as they will on a more mature plant.
Dave, that is the most unusual Rainbow Sherbet bloom I have seen so far. You might want to mark that stem so that when it blooms again you can see if there has been a genetic mutation on that stem that continues to bloom so distinctly different from normal. Probably not, but it sometimes happens in which case it is called a sport and can be reproduced from a cutting of that stem and given a new name. Your bushes sure look nice and healthy.
Lynette, the Belle du Jour bloom is very pale as well as small. That suggests some sort of disruption to the development of the buds that have opened that way. Most likely it is a temporary situation (possible do to moving from greenhouse to your house) as long as the Belle plant is getting the basics covered - plenty of sunlight, water, and a balanced nutrient such as HVH Special blend. Booster is fine but don't neglect the Specialblend. Worst case scenario is that there is something wrong with the roots and the plant is not absorbing as it should be, another possibility is that there is a break or fungal attack lower down on that stem that is stopping the flow of nutrients and water. Let us know what the next blooms do and hopefully all will return to normal with no need to do anything special on your part.
Uli, I checked out the Fallen Hero page and saw what you are talking about. It's a more dusky or maroon version of the flower. I could not recall taking those photos but the digital record says they was taken on January 20, 2008 which makes it a winter bloom in the heated but somewhat cool greenhouse. That makes sense as we often see a color shift in those conditions away from the brighter summer colors. Look for something similar on your blooms from late fall through early spring.
Ian, beautiful Cherry Appaloosa. It can get more white but to me every bloom of that cv is a work of art. Almost always perfect form, too, as compared to the bush.
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« Reply #54 on: August 08, 2010, 10:44:28 AM » |
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« Reply #55 on: August 08, 2010, 10:48:25 AM » |
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Wow, Laura, it bloomed so nicely in the 4 inch pot! Haute Couture has to have one of the most interesting color combos around. Not sure what a top fashion designer would say about it, but I like it!
Charlie
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« Reply #56 on: August 08, 2010, 02:30:09 PM » |
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I just love it when a plant carries multiple flowers at one time. My Chariots of Fire had 4 blooms on it today! Seems to have at least 1 most days. My second pic is part of my driveway today where I keep most but not all of the hib collection. This will all have to overwinter in my house for about 6 months! Wish me luck!!!  Ian |
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« Reply #57 on: August 08, 2010, 04:50:20 PM » |
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AMAZING Collection!
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« Reply #58 on: August 09, 2010, 11:29:51 AM » |
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Two today. Cosmic Gold Black Dragon |
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« Reply #59 on: August 09, 2010, 02:20:43 PM » |
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Looks like somebody was in a hurry to get those blooms to open! I'm curious how Cosmic Gold will do at high elevation - looks pretty good so far.
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