Bloom of the Day Photos: February 12th, 2011: Passion Flower 'Sherry' (Passiflora ) by atisch, 0 by atisch

atisch wrote:
I was mildly interested in Brugs until I discovered sanguinea, vulcanicola and their hybrid Vulsas. When I saw a large deep red Brug in Mendocino last summer (pictured here), I became totally hooked. I've since learned that it's the variety 'Inca Queen', and there is debate as to whether it's a pure sanguinea or contains a small amount of vulcanicola. The beauty you show above looks like the same variety.

I got my 'Strybring Vulsa" from an avid Brug enthusiast who lives in Pacifica, who in turn got it from Strybring. It's color changes between apricot and orange tones as it ages and seems also somewhat dependent on the temperature, but it's always beautiful.

I am familiar with Alan Hurstwood, from England, and have to agree he has the most stunning cool-growing hybrids. I'm currently on his waiting list for seeds. He, in fact, recommended the Tamron zoom lens to me...small world!

Kell, what cool growers do you have. I'd love to trade cuttings. [Please contact me by d-mail.]

Best, Allan