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« Reply #30 on: June 05, 2011, 05:21:38 PM » |
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Incredible blooms and photos everyone. I finally have some energy to post a few.
Heart of my Heart late afternoon on our first 100 degree day followed by Wakanisha, Denim Revolution, Stormy Heart, and Foxy Lady.
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« Reply #31 on: June 05, 2011, 05:48:17 PM » |
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Here are a few more. Bon Temps finally!!! First blooms, plant purchased Nov 2008. The bush has always been beautiful and now at last it's blooming. Also Island Queen, Tangerine Dream with newly opening Saffron to the right, Wild Allure, and Fabulous. These are from May, finally getting posted.
Darren I placed my Bon Temps on my desk in front of the computer screen with the wonderful photos of your Bon Temps displayed. Maybe that shamed mine into blooming. Now I need to do the same for my Flickering Flame I guess. LOL
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« Reply #32 on: June 05, 2011, 06:23:14 PM » |
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hello dave, great looking plants and photos. truly eye candy  louis |
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« Reply #33 on: June 06, 2011, 05:09:28 AM » |
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Haha thats funny Dave. Great shots I must say. Nice collection!!
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« Reply #34 on: June 06, 2011, 11:02:51 AM » |
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Thanks Louis and Kristen. I have several doing very well now and of course some spider mites issues as well, especially this morning. Spent a couple of hours washing several plants. Hope I can afford that Kontos some day. cheez
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« Reply #35 on: June 06, 2011, 06:51:34 PM » |
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Darren I placed my Bon Temps on my desk in front of the computer screen with the wonderful photos of your Bon Temps displayed. Maybe that shamed mine into blooming. Now I need to do the same for my Flickering Flame I guess. LOL
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Good one, Dave! I'm going to try that trick with Pocahontas and see if she can duplicate one of David Wood's beautiful Pocahontas blooms... We're about to get a few days of tropical heat (low to mid 90šs) and she's been getting actual sun, so that might help... * crosses fingers*  P.S. - The Kontos will be worth EVERY penny you pay for it... Started treating my hibiscus for mites in February, and by early April the little buggers were history (try eBay for best price)!  P.S.S. - Awesome blooms, by the way! |
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« Reply #36 on: June 06, 2011, 08:03:31 PM » |
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Darren I placed my Bon Temps on my desk in front of the computer screen with the wonderful photos of your Bon Temps displayed. Maybe that shamed mine into blooming. Now I need to do the same for my Flickering Flame I guess. LOL
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Wow Dave, I am so happy for you!!! I think you might have just opened up a whole new field of study in plant biology. It's like the force in Star Wars or something similar but plants are so effected by something they can sense. I always thought of you when posting any BT pics knowing yours was twice as old and hadn't bloomed after reading your post last year so this is best news scenario. By the way, the rest of your pictures are amazing. Each one a beauty and if it's any consolation I really admire/envy your Foxy Lady. I've had mine since last summer and it is still just 4" tall with two little tiny leaves. Problem is it is planted outside so getting the computer out there...maybe I'll laminate a printout! This ought to make for an interesting picture... Enjoy the fruits of your hard work and hopefully this ridiculous weather here in Cali will end sometime soon... I've been so busy since getting back so there are a lot here - hope you all like! 1st bloom of Midsummer Night  2nd day  All That Jazz   Scarlet Beauty  Sea of Tranquility  Valentines Day    Here is your Flickering Flame photo Dave  Picante  Chariots of Fire  A boatload of Black Dreams     Sunrise Dance   Bon Temps  Whew! Farmer D |
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« Reply #37 on: June 07, 2011, 07:44:04 AM » |
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Darren, your hibiscus bloom like crazy! Sunday and Monday the temp hit 105 here! Compassion  And a pair of High Voltage  |
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« Reply #38 on: June 07, 2011, 03:55:16 PM » |
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My Valentines Day opened today, bit surprised really as the cv had to be repoted and its still in shock. Still I can see what a beauty it will become and its going to be a great addition to my collection.
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« Reply #39 on: June 07, 2011, 04:17:21 PM » |
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My Valentines Day opened today, bit surprised really as the cv had to be repoted and its still in shock. Still I can see what a beauty it will become and its going to be a great addition to my collection.
David you will really like this cv. It grows really easily and is a full bush. The blooms are very pretty and they are always a little different so lots of variety. Bon Temps  Valentines Day   Farmer D |
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« Reply #40 on: June 08, 2011, 11:42:50 AM » |
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« Reply #41 on: June 08, 2011, 02:49:34 PM » |
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Saffron - Definitely feeling more "orange" today, but still displaying that pretty pink halo.
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« Reply #42 on: June 08, 2011, 03:09:55 PM » |
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Deb that Saffron has such a deep color. Just gorgeous, it probably changes the ambience of the entire room. I look forward to many more pics of that beauty. Still one of my favorites. Doll that is an unexpected look for Cosmic Gold. Really pretty pastels and blends of colors. Thank you for sharing that special bloom. Here in So Cal we have entered into the June Gloom days of overcast marine layer clouds for most of each day with some afternoon sun. At least the temps stay even and mild but not as much sun. Makes for easier picture taking though. Sea of Tranquility  Daisy Mae   Valentines Day  All That Jazz   Bon Temps   Black Dream   Farmer D |
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« Reply #43 on: June 08, 2011, 07:02:12 PM » |
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Awesome blooms today Darren... That Black Dream is just to die for! 
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« Reply #44 on: June 09, 2011, 01:03:32 AM » |
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Got my best Black Dragon today ever. It was HUGE and the center was so dark. Awesome. Apparently my camera thinks that red=purple though. Too bad. It was the most velvety-burgundy color. Illuminati and Silver Memories bloomed as well. |
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