Tropicals & Tender Perennials: A new year begins, 1 by microb

microb wrote:
As we move into March more buds are appearing. I think its Wild Acclaim that has 12 buds coming. March will be OK but the pace will pick up in April. Should still have quite a few varieties that will be first time bloomers for me.

This morning Acadia opened up, and of course Gold Charm always seems to have buds and blooms. Have to wait and see who is next to open.

Will probably do another round of blooming fertilizer next week. Nice have everything potted and organized. Just have to maintain and enjoy.

Starting to think about next Sept, Oct time. I think this year I will just pot up the small pots to one gallons and try to resist more cuttings (except for trading). Bigger plants will give more blooms next year and now I have the hanging basket space to give a new feel.

Weather forecast is scary. El Nino is back with a prediction of more Pacific Hurricanes. Everyone is nervous after Iselle last August.

Pics - Acadia, Gold Charm and attempt at Gold Charm buds