Osioma,
Thanks for the reply. My plant is about 10 or so years old and hasn't been repotted in the last four years. It's due for an overhaul before it comes
in for the winter. It had to be staked with three or four tall supports for the last year. Mine goes out in the morning and noonday sun as soon as
spring has no more freezes. I did fertilize it two or three times this summer - which may have caused the over-growth. The bloom was earlier this
year, I think, because of the fertilizer. I was in too big of a hurry when trimming it back a few weeks ago and cut off a long limb that had a small 4"
bloom beginning. But, the limbs were so many and so long that they were all tangled up. The normal bloom time is late September, according to
the friend who gave me the start.
I wish you much luck with your plant. The fragrance is astonishing and the lower part of the bloom is the size of my outstretched hand. Too bad it's
a one nighter and gone by noon the next day! It is pictured on the jacket of a large hardback book that I have and covers the entire front.
Louise
