OldGardener: the pics were taken at approximately the same time. I'm in the Sacramento area. We often get into the triple digits ourselves come July/Aug timeframe. Yes, I have a few dl's that fade drastically in the heat. I'm kinda lucky though as I do have an area that I put ones I love that fade that is protected from the afternoon sun. However, some just have to go. LOL. I love your Terry Lyninger! That is an applique, yes? And thanks too for the pics of the pollen! I've just this year decided to try my hand at hybridizing and wasn't really sure what I was looking for but now I know what fluffy is!
Elizabete: can't you just take the pollen inside to warm up/fluff up? I read that it'll still fluff off the plant...might be worth a shot! :D
shive1: Interesting! Mine just seemed to fade from bloom to bloom. After the first one or two, they just were "less" there until that final one. Not sure if temp has anything to do with it...seems mixed reviews on that front.
I'll give MM a chance...let her settle in a year and see how she does next year and decide from there whether to keep her and let her settle more or not. :D
