Fall 2021 seeds. C290-1 (Carolina Scorcher x Dream State) x C137-1 (Emerald Starburst x Pink Stripes). Blooms at 6mth. Reverse bitone with applique eye blending into throat. Evening opener (begins around 6pm). Stable canoeing on petals and sepals which all stand out straight.
Looked sick after the second bloom so I cut off the scape. However, it looks to be dead. Pity. Scape bloomed indoors and I kept that pollen ) as well as from prior first outdoor bloom).
Amazingly, since feigning death (everything brown and shriveled) it has begun to regrow leaves! Impressive.
Planted Fall 2022 in same bed as variegated phlox.
Spring 2023: 1 fan. But it is HUGE. Scape thickness is also good. A keeper if it keeps looking nice. FFO 7th July 2023.
Colors are nicer in cooler weather. Tall scape.
Set pods with Purple Leopard, Stargate Angel Wings, and Freaking Awesome.
Created a very interesting seedling (white leaves with green stripes) with Secured Borders pollen!
Spring 2024: Finally popped out the ground around April 17th. Very late emergence.
