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Monday Seedlings and Named Varieties

5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago

Yesterday and last night were miserable with no air conditioning (heat index 103), but our repair guys came early this morning, so we're chillin' again.

This was my favorite seedling today. It's one of the Coco's Curiosity X Cexy Samantha babies.



I was thrilled to see excellent UF form on Dancing Flamingo X UF #2 this morning.



No Boys Allowed x Unknown


Here's Dragonfly Dawn this morning. It has never performed well for me, and always has short scapes, but I like the bloom.



Here are two kids out of Dragonfly Dawn X Bowtie Affair

#1 is a smaller bloom than either parent (5.8 inches), but I really like its looks, and it has instant rebloom.


This sibling opened today. It has a much larger flower (7 inch range), but I don't like the tan looking petal color.



Porterhouse is my red of the day. This is the ffo. It's a much darker red with a more ornate edge than last year.


Next are a couple of my near whites that are recovering from repeated years grub attacks.

Arctic Lace - I lost almost all of an 8-fan clump over the past few years. Now I'm back up to five fans, but scapes are still short.


Queen of Narnia ffo - This one is almost back to its registered height, and blooms are 7 inches again.


Flash of Mischief clump - As you can see, it's not well budded. It's another grub victim, but this is the best it's done in three years.


More in the comments ...

Debra

Comments (12)

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    The slugs are finally laying off Ice Cream Emperor. That's Sanford Intermezzo above the Ice Cream blooms.



    Judy's Jewel ffo



    Cindy's Tie Dye - Nancy, you are right about this one being a slow multiplier. It's been two fans for three years.


    Once Upon A Dream


    My Heart Belongs to Daddy



    Last blooms on A Little Night Music



    Regal Sunrise



    Facemaker



    This seedling is the sibling to my dark purple with teeth (Razor Sharp x Spacecoast Night Vision). It bloomed last year, but every bloom was splotchy and I didn't photograph it. The flowers have been much better this year.



    Debra

  • 5 years ago

    Just a few more ...


    Cinderella Blue


    Clarification - I got this in trade three years ago from Mantis, but grubs ate most of the roots and it never bloomed till now. It's recovered well and has lots of buds and branches this year.



    Mystical Intuition


    Debra

  • 5 years ago

    What a lovely post both the seedlings and the registered ones. I can't pick a favorite as I like all of them. I'll comeback and look up some of the registered ones.

    Julia

  • 5 years ago

    Julia is correct-so many pretties here! I do like the edge on the Coco seedling and the color. The Dancing Flamingo seedling has wonderful color. I always like Queen of Narnia. Glad you are cool again-my son’s office air was out today. It’s that time of year!!

  • 5 years ago

    Arctic Lace, Once Upon a Dream and Facemaker all stand out. I love the edges you get on some of your seedlings. They say tastes change, but that's one thing I still love the same as the first time I saw it. Give me those crimped or ruffly edges any time...........Maryl

  • 5 years ago

    So glad your air is back on. Techs may be busy, my son was saying his air was not working well. I am with Julia, I don't think I can pick a favorite. I may have to get Dancing Flami go though, you have gotten some great seedlings from it. I was hoping Cindy would do better for you. Mine even dropped a couple of fans. I like it, but she can be a problem. The clump of Flash of Mischief is wonderful.

  • 5 years ago

    Thanks for the comments, everybody!


    Maryl - Ruffly edges are irresistible!

  • 5 years ago

    Nancy and others who liked Flash of Mischief - The parent is Blue Racer and always has the single form. When Flash blooms single it looks almost identical to parent Blue Racer.


    Debra

  • 5 years ago

    More great seedling photos, I am drooling daily, lol ! I love the Dragonfly Dawn kids, my favorites today. I love that photo of Facemaker, just gorgeouseons.

    Sherry

  • 5 years ago

    Thanks Sherry! I'm glad you like the Dragonfly Dawn kids. Facemaker was particularly pretty yesterday. Normally the sepal markings match the eye, but yesterday they were a turquoise blue.


    Debra

  • 5 years ago

    Arctic Lace has long been problematic here with short scapes and low bud count. I like Cinderella Blue, but most Waldrops here are not good northern plants, with little multiplication and low bud count.

  • 5 years ago

    Mantis - Maybe you have grubs too.

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