Doll
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« Reply #30 on: May 06, 2011, 09:53:49 AM » |
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Cindy's Heart - Loves being in full sun  Daisy Mae  |
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« Reply #31 on: May 06, 2011, 02:42:30 PM » |
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Here is a couple from today...so exciting..everyday I go outside..another bloom  ..lynette |
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farmer d
Farmer D
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« Reply #32 on: May 06, 2011, 02:44:18 PM » |
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Happy Friday to all! Got a couple of first time blooms today. Picante   Acapulco Gold - 1st time this yr. Bud fell off when cleaning plant so I manually opened it.  Chariots of Fire  Deep Waters   Farmer D |
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« Reply #33 on: May 06, 2011, 03:14:23 PM » |
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wow picante is so pretty
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davidwood
David In Nha Trang Vietnam
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« Reply #34 on: May 06, 2011, 04:31:56 PM » |
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Here is a couple from today...so exciting..everyday I go outside..another bloom ..lynette So lovely, love that Porcelain Doll. I go out every day and find my buds have all fallen of, 105F night time temperatures at the moment and dread to think what it is under the mid day sun, High Voltage and Acapulco Gold are getting that much water I have them booked in for swimming lesssons at the weekend. |
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« Reply #35 on: May 06, 2011, 07:00:50 PM » |
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wow David...yours are usually doing so well..when alot of ours aren't doing much...oh well  ...here are a couple more from today..lynette |
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farmer d
Farmer D
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« Reply #37 on: May 06, 2011, 09:30:06 PM » |
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I thought I'd share a few more shots of Picante. It just kept getting prettier as the day went on. Again I am really impressed with another of the new cvs from this year. Great job Charlie!!    Farmer D |
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Charlie
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« Reply #38 on: May 07, 2011, 06:53:16 AM » |
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Thanks, Farmer D, for showing the new Picante (Saffron x Heartbreak Hotel). I think you will see brighter, more intense colors as we move into summer. Word to the wise - those scratch marks on the face of the Acapulco Gold are classic for thrips damage, and since the flower fell off the bush so easily it's likely that thrips are getting a toe hold among the hibiscus. If you see more thrips marks or falling buds it would be a good idea to get out the spinosad.
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« Reply #39 on: May 07, 2011, 07:00:25 AM » |
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Below are some recent photos of some of my favorite blooms.
Burnt Saffron - a picture perfect bloom of this striking variety from one of the 1 gallon pots
Bon Vivant - these 1 gallon pots have been blooming prolifically all spring (Bon Temps offspring)
Magic Crystal - I love this 6 inch flower, need more stock though
Ice Storm - great flower, nice dark example today. Some grafted ones will be available soon.
Song Sung Blue showing how well it blooms.
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Doll
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« Reply #40 on: May 07, 2011, 07:43:44 AM » |
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Really like Bon Vivant 2nd day Daisy Mae  Cindy's Heart twins - one on the right is a 2nd day bloom  Passion Play  |
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Doll
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« Reply #41 on: May 07, 2011, 03:09:40 PM » |
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Cindy's Heart at the end of the day.  |
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« Reply #42 on: May 07, 2011, 04:32:08 PM » |
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Great shots, Doll. That's probably the best Passion Play photo I have seen, and the Cindy's Heart photos capture its intensity, too.
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« Reply #43 on: May 08, 2011, 07:34:21 AM » |
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Lynette, I just spotted your Porcelain Doll photos - very nice and good to see that one back on display. Its another of the subtle flowers that many people like but that don't get enough attention.
Below are 3 photos of current blooms that we don't see a lot of yet but hopefully will in the future.
Hot Southern Nights - nice bright 8 inch flower on an attractive bush
Spice of Life - very energetic bloom
Bright Horizons - blooms are very consistent, pretty and with lots of impact for their modest size of 5-7 inches
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Doll
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« Reply #44 on: May 08, 2011, 07:48:03 AM » |
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I hope Hot Southern Nights becomes available in the 1 gallon size. Creole Belle  White Wings triplets - WW is an excellent choice for use in the landscape in warm climates.  |
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