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Offline louis

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New Hybrid Hibiscus
« on: August 20, 2009, 11:31:04 AM »
Sorry not a waterlily, however, its a neat plant. the story goes: back many years i had a greenhouse filled with beautiful hibiscus and eventually had to close the greenhouse due to rising energy costs. I gave all my plants to various nursing homes and they eventually were neglected and died.

I had crossed two plants and did get some seeds and put them in storage for a few years. I decided to give them a try last winter and out of 20 or so seeds, one germinated and gave me this super plant. This plant is a cross between H. Fifth Dimension and H. Path.

this flower is first day and actually they only last one day. the bloom is 7 inches in diameter and foliage is a bright mint green.

Now if we can only get a waterlily this color.

Louis

             
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Re: New Hybrid Hibiscus
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2009, 03:06:21 PM »
That is gorgeous Louis, it looks like taffeta or silk.  Beautiful!
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Re: New Hybrid Hibiscus
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2009, 03:07:12 PM »
It's lovely. Neat story..
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Re: New Hybrid Hibiscus
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2009, 03:24:23 PM »
  WOW I want one.  Put me on your list.
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Re: New Hybrid Hibiscus
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2009, 03:41:56 PM »
Gorgeous Lou!  When should I start checking the mail for my cutting?<g>
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Re: New Hybrid Hibiscus
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2009, 03:46:39 PM »
Quote from: Craig on August 20, 2009, 03:41:56 PM
Gorgeous Lou!  When should I start checking the mail for my cutting?<g>

hi carig, very shortly, she is growing very nicely.  O0

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Re: New Hybrid Hibiscus
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2009, 05:31:41 PM »
now you know when u put something beautiful on here we will want some..keep me on your list also.... ::) lorraine
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Re: New Hybrid Hibiscus
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2009, 05:45:26 PM »
Lorraine is sooo right when u show something pretty we want a piece of it.....please add me to that list also...that is a very unique color....i really love the color..... o(:-)
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Re: New Hybrid Hibiscus
« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2009, 07:37:15 PM »
It kinda looks like mine called "Tsunami"  It actually blooms for 2 days and thesecond day it kinda fades to that color
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Re: New Hybrid Hibiscus
« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2009, 05:47:30 AM »
Quote from: Freddie Peepers on August 20, 2009, 07:37:15 PM
It kinda looks like mine called "Tsunami"  It actually blooms for 2 days and thesecond day it kinda fades to that color

hi freddie, great looking flower, super color. where did you get it?

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Re: New Hybrid Hibiscus
« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2009, 06:19:37 AM »
Louis, yours is awesome. :clap:  Looks like Molten Lava.  :o
Whatcha gonna name it? ?)(?
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Re: New Hybrid Hibiscus
« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2009, 06:23:34 AM »
Quote from: Joyce on August 21, 2009, 06:19:37 AM
Louis, yours is awesome. :clap:  Looks like Molten Lava.  :o
Whatcha gonna name it? ?)(?


hi joyce, hope you are feeling well, molten lava is a neat name. sometimes naming a plant is its death sentence  :'(

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Re: New Hybrid Hibiscus
« Reply #12 on: August 21, 2009, 06:29:13 AM »
Hi louis
Our hibiscus came from Logees Greenhouse. We got it last fall and barely kept it and several others alive over the winter but it was worth it when they bloom
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Re: New Hybrid Hibiscus
« Reply #13 on: August 21, 2009, 06:44:30 AM »
OK then , maybe then, 'Rising Pheonix'?

Hey, next week I am on vacation.
We're thinking of going up to Logees for a day trip. 8)
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Re: New Hybrid Hibiscus
« Reply #14 on: August 21, 2009, 08:09:20 AM »
I would have to leave my wallet at home if I went to Logees {:-P;;
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Re: New Hybrid Hibiscus
« Reply #15 on: August 21, 2009, 04:19:38 PM »
Quote from: Joyce on August 21, 2009, 06:44:30 AM
OK then , maybe then, 'Rising Pheonix'?

Hey, next week I am on vacation.
We're thinking of going up to Logees for a day trip. 8)

hi joyce, i love logees, but unfortunatly i have to work.
thanks anyway.

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Re: New Hybrid Hibiscus
« Reply #16 on: August 21, 2009, 04:39:58 PM »
Gorgeous colors on that flower - and I don't even want a cutting!
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