Shirlee - You are thinking on the same lines I was thinking ... bring out the unique traits in a cultivar by crossing it with itself.
Michele - I have read nothing but wonderful comments about Dragonfly Dawn as well as it's off-spring. So that is why I wanted to try it. You know me ... I grow everything from seeds. Was amazed that Rich was auctioning the seeds as a cross of itself. Though not too many people were interested in those seeds, which is why I was wondering about this self-cross.
Well, I was shameless ... I emailed Jane Trimmer to ask her if she had ever crossed Dragonfly Dawn with itself and what were the results. I got a reply from Dan:
"Hi Becky,
We never self crossed D.D. It's a good Idea and you should be happy with the results of your seed. Enjoy the flowers! Dan & Jane
P.S. Enclosed is an image of a new DD kid"
The image he sent me is of one of the new intros for 2014. Which of course is stunning! "Sdlg 2-4" is the label, so it must be unnamed at this time.
So now I am really excited to see what the seeds produce! From everything I have read about it, it's an excellent parent plant because of the genes and fertility.
