WOW, love the looks of that purple seedling and it sounds great too! How big is the bloom?

Laura - The purple seedling only has a 5.5 inch bloom. I prefer bigger flowers, but it's so nicely edged that I'm forgiving on size.

Debra

Here are a few more ...

Garry's Favorite is the red of day. It's actually a burgundy red. I got this three years ago, and it is just having its first bloom.

Cexy Samantha

Soul Catcher

Salty Dog

Debra

I agree with the wow on the Razor Sharp seedling. It looks great. The SC Francis Busby seedling also looks good. Love the ruffled edges on it. I meant to move my Ice Cream Emperor ladt year to a better spot after seeing yours. That is definitely going on my to do list. American Doll is a sweet pink color.

Kate - Thanks for the comments on both seedlings. You should move Ice Cream Emperor. I'm so glad mine is multiplying after applying grub killer to that side garden in both Spring and Fall. I've had American Doll for many years, and I'm just as in love with it now as when I first got it.

Debra

Those seedlings are gorgeous! My favorites are the first and second ones. Simply Charming and Garry's Favorite are my picks of the registered ones. Salty Dog has a nice eye.

Nancy

Thank you, Nan! Simply Charming has such a beautiful flower but it doesn't multiply well for me. I was so glad Garry's Favorite finally bloomed, and with such a pretty flower.

Debra

What parent does American Doll resemble in terms of plant habit. Here, JKO has short scapes. Belle Cook, while short, blooms above the foliage.

All your seedlings look amazing. You have so many good ones coming along.......I like Simply Charming too. It has the yellow edge I'm fond of on pinks. Btw, Is it really Cexy? or is the proper spelling of that cultivar verboten on Houzz?...............Maryl

A real nice group of flowers!! Love these photos!

Oh wow Debra those seedlings are great for the color and form. How old are most of your seedlings? Not just these but others you've posted. I so miss my Winter Treasure. It was always that near white that made plantings around it pop. If you get a chance, post some photos of your beds. They have to be magnificient with all those colors popping.

Same here with the heat/humidity. I don't stay outside too long but the weather is suppose to break by midweek here and back to mid 70's.

Julia

Maryl - The true spelling of _exy Samantha on Houzz results in a blocked post. Of course, the missing letter is S. I just spell it with a C now to prevent having posts go to Never Never Land.

Julia - My seedlings are various ages. The seedlings I posted today have bloomed for three seasons. That early white seedling I've posted is probably 10 years old. The majority of what I've posted this year are first-time bloomers - either one or two years old. I have a couple of bed shots to post now, and I'll be taking more bed pictures in the next few days. Winter Treasure is a good one.

Debra

I really like your seedlings, the 1st one, Razor Sharp seedling is my favorite, and the 2nd Destined to See a close 2nd. Of registered ones, hard to choose. I think the 4 in your 2nd posting all wowed me, maybe Garry's Fav being my

Nancy - Thanks for your comment about the second Destined to See seedling. I've always wanted that one to perform better because I thought the bitone with white teeth was so unique. It's a short one, and it could be the taller ones around it are crowding out its light. I'm going to divide it after bloom ends, and place it where it's sure to get more sun. Maybe after lining out, it will respond like the early white did with taller scapes and higher bud count.

Garry's Favorite is a large, fancy red. I hope we get some days this week cool enough for me to make crosses with it.

Debra

What a lovely post, Debra! Those first two seedlings are outstanding lookers. Razor Sharp x SC Night Vision, and SC Francis Busby X Blazing Cannons. Also, the other two, Destined to See x Back Scratcher seedlings 1 &2 are lovely. Of course, the second one really appeals to me. As for the others, Violet Victory is the winner even with my love for red. That one is a stunner. All of the blooms are lovely and this is just a lovely post all around.

kay