Rhapsody

17 years ago

Rhapsody is an Amber Rose x Butterfly cross by Ada Helms. The blooms have an aurea influence that can be seen in the shape of its blossoms. Whenever she is in bloom she always reminds me of Rothkirch. The blooms are a similar size and shape but for me Rhapsody usually achieves a darker color. One other trait that differentiates Rhapsody fro Rothkirch is that Rhapsody is relatively easy to root.

After 2 days of solid rain the top of the plant which is laden with buds is tilted over to one side. I'll try to get a picture of the entire plant when she straitens up in a day or so.

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Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
17 years ago
x,

Beautiful!

I'm curious, what types of traits and colors are you looking for in your breeding experiments? How do you decide if something's a 'keeper' or destined for the compost heap?
eloise_ca
17 years ago
That is a beauty! The color, flower size and shape are interesting and I look forward for you pix of the entire plant. Thanks.
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plantlover49
17 years ago
Gary
a Pic of the whole plant has to be amazing esp. if it has
a lot of blooms on it, I would love to see the entire plant
also, the color & shape are great, thanks for posting

Elizabeth
sultry_jasmine_nights (Florida-9a-ish)
17 years ago
I like the white star in the middle.
xeriscape8321
Original Author
17 years ago
Strong winds today snapped the entire top off.....Oh well...At least the rootball is still in the ground and I did get some pollen form the blooms....don't you hate when things like this happen?
givelittle_getlots
17 years ago
Gary my first thought after reading the hole post was...YEAH...cuttings lol

So sorry this happened. It will grow back! They are so stubborn to give up. Thank God. I like the color.

Crossing my fingers for a speady come back!

Lucy
rosepedal
17 years ago
Gary sorry about your brug...My banana did that last year I was so mad..Lol Hoping it comes back stronger for you...Barb