Gale, thanks so much for your interest.
This past season's blossoms simply floored me, and I can hardly
wait to see them again.The best year to date regarding colors, size,
and some were quite prolific. I didn't get around to all of them to
take photos, but I do remember them none the less.
Some were quite large, and when viewed in person, it is
so difficult not to like them which is why I judge the
blossom by a photo where I can look at major and minor
characteristics.
I want the desired characteristics and stats at year 2 or 3 to be a
permanent fixture before I register any. In this climate it takes
three years for the plants to reach their full potential.
Will have to wait a few more months to see how they
perform, and then decide about registration. This winter
has been more harsh than last winter, so I'm very curious
as to how the plants adapt. All plants are field grown. We
do not have a greenhouse, but I sure would love one. I would
probably spend so much time in it, one would think I lived there.
Can you tell I love hybridizing with these flowers?
There have been many times when I have said, "Oh,
I wish I had kept that one", when we had to clean out
beds in the past to make room for the next crop. Currently we have
the beds filled with bloomed seedlings to keep, and other beds
that will bloom for the first time this year.
However, we have reduced the number of seedlings we
maintain over the winter, so less work and space in the garden, and
we can keep more of the seedlings for the required three
years.
I don't compost all of them, just the ones that are substandard
in more ways than one.
I gave away a large number of parent plants and seedlings
to an older couple who simply adore them. The plants are
happy in their new home.
I may/likely have a pretty flower with instant rebloom showing up
with the first year plants this season, but do know that it will have other
characteristics that you may find undesirable, or I would be
keeping it for crossing otherwise. This sounds a little blunt
to me, but it's an honest effort to let you know what you
may be acquiring.
Please send me a tree mail concerning this. My memory is
quite good, but I can refer to the tree mail as a memory back up
just in case.
