Star of India has had a good season so far. Sometimes when it is cool, it can have difficulty opening. No problems this June with above average temps.

Several here that are just what I like. Sinister Minister, Star of India, Gimme, really caught my eye, I like Inscribed on my Heart too, it looks like a big flower. Surprisingly, I almost think I like Marie Hooper Memorial best though, I don't usually care for yellows. That texture and wide open look is really nice thpugh.

Beautiful collection of blooms. My favorites include Inscribed on My Heart, Marie Hooper Memorial, and Gimmee, Gimmee, Gimmee.

Lori

Beautiful group! My favorites are Inscribed on My Heart and Gimme, Gimme, Gimme! My Aerial Applique had only a few scapes bloom very early, but now some of the other fans are sending up scapes as the others are finishing.

Debra

Nice group mantis. Marie Hooper Memorial is impressive with the texture and color. Gimme, Gimmee, Gimmee has a good amount of buds.

So glad to see you post as I have always looked forward to your photos. I complained to Houzz and got a generic message that wasn't at all helpful. As always you show us some beauties and your commentary is appreciated. Every year I appreciate your pics of Marie Hooper Memorial so that one is again a favorite. Other standouts for me: Star of India, Inscribed on My Heart, Gimme Gimme Gimme; and Jessical Lynn Bell is a pretty thing but I doubt it would open well here so I'll just enjoy your photos. Broken Chains is beautiful and I look forward to seeing more of it and your evaluation. And Still the One looks terrific!

I like Marie Hooper Memorial--a lot. But I like big flat yellow blooms. As you said, they are a beacon in the garden. Your Jessica Lynn Bell shows more color than in other gardens I have seen. I think I commented on that last year. Maybe it does pale in southern garden. I have also complained to Houzz, but as Celeste said, only a generic response. Nothing to make me think they even read it.

Kate

I was happy to see you post Still the One. I added this beauty to my garden a few weeks ago, my favorite today! I also like Jessica Lynn Bell today. I’m also deciding I’m not an appliqué fan after viewing several photos over the past year or so.

Sherry

Aerial Applique is a shimmering, very clear lavender. Difficult to capture the pastel color. But probably not a plant for the North.

Jessica Lynn Bell shows more color this year in the garden than it did last year in a pot. It actually opened well on cool mornings. More so than a lot of older ones. But it's an evergreen, and I doubt it will flourish here.

Still the One is a large bloom. I think you will like it, Sherry.

Marie Hooper is a polychrome. Very thick substance.

How can Houzz think their new program is a success when pictures will not even post in the primary position?

Marie Hooper Memorial looks like (and sounds like) a winner. That and Broken Chains are my picks of the group.

I have complained to house. However it is not getting any better which is absurd! Jessica Lynn Bell is the prettiest, but I have aliking fr Sinister Minister which I had but lost. Like the colors.

kay

I try posting every day at least twice. Same old faded picture routine that won't post. If I go anywhere else, no problem. The thing is someone at that organization (Houzz) gets paid to keep this thing running and it isn't. Yet, I guarantee you they are still getting a paycheck as if they were doing their job correctly...........Mantis: Always enjoy your photos and comments. Marie Hooper Memorial is a real favorite for me. It's got everything I like going for it....Calamity Jane was my next to first and next to last to bloom last year. A nice daylily, but I didn't care for the color so it went to someone who could appreciate it....Broken Chains is another one I find pretty............Maryl

I love all the purple lavender ones.

Nice Mantis! I too have complained, twice so far.