July Contest Entries in What's Blooming in July

By LarryR
July 23, 2012

This month's article is devoted exclusively to our winners. That's right, plural. There are three of them! Come on in, check them out, and see what photos they've chosen for their awards. At left is a photo of this month's mystery flower.

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LarryR

Jul 22, 2012 8:33 PM CST

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Name: Larry Rettig
South Amana, IA (Zone 5a)

Please use this thread to identify this month's mystery flower. Remember that this time only the genus name is required.

Gardener was the label imprinted on me when the souls were handed out and so be it. --Margaret Roach (Thank you, Sharon!) Notes from the Garden: Articles of interest on all aspects of gardening
Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens: Come on in and take the tour! Check out the photos!

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CindiKS

Jul 22, 2012 10:38 PM CST

Name: Cindi
Wichita, Kansas (Zone 7a)

Hosta

Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

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LarryR

Jul 23, 2012 9:58 AM CST

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Name: Larry Rettig
South Amana, IA (Zone 5a)

Right you are, Cindi. Congratulations! It's actually the result of a chance cross in our gardens between Hosta Kabitan and Hosta Venusta.

I'll be contacting you soon via Tree-mail.

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