The plant was in total shade and I never dreamed it would rebloom. It's really a lot better than it shows but one reason I was so happy was my camera actually got the color right. Reds can be a real challenge to get the right hues. This bloom is right on. I call this color red Chinese Red. It's one of my most favorite colors. As if I don't love em all, just ask Michele, she knows I love everything.
I'm going to have to leave Michele alone, she might get her feelings hurt.
I really am amazed these plants have bloomed and then rebloomed after being in so much shade. I've got to get these good ones pulled out into enough sun to set some blooms for next year. I grow most of my plants in about 6 hours of sun once the trees leaf out in the spring. They get really good sun from about October through mid April, then it is just dappled shade in most spots but these red babies have had total shade since April. So, another thing added to my to do list.
I've been really bad today. I did about 100 crosses and then took my photos and then I've stayed in with my backside firmly attached to my recliner since about 11am. I have enjoyed it so much. I can't do this very often but it's been nice today. That's the reason I had time to get my photo's labeled and loaded today. I did get a quick meal for DH, he's ate so many sandwiches that he about frowns when I ask what kind he wants!
Of course, that's better than when I tell him to fix his own!
