Shirlee, you should see my computer area, sticky note heaven!
I am drawn to blooms that are different too, that is why there are so many older sdlgs still floating around. A newer one I am fascinated with is this ...
On cooler days/nights it shows this rich chocolate/mahogany brown
When it stays above 60 at night and there are warmer days it looks like this
I love the form, wide petals and sepals, just can't think of a thing to do with it for crosses. Does anyone grow JD Stadler's Black Fury? I'm wondering if it might be worth getting to try.