Rubirosa x The Chief - Hybridizer: Liz Fichtl

I've grown out a bunch of "Chief" crosses from seeds I've purchased from Gordo, but his one by far is the best. I would guess I've tossed at least half of my Chief seedlings because they have not been able to stay healthy, but the ones that do make it have been vigorous growers. I have several that are over 10 feet tall and have yet to bloom!

This seedling started blooming last fall and now has stabilized into a beautiful triple. The blooms start out a soft pink and age to a deep pink. As you can see, it loves the heat because this plant is growing in full sun here in Central Florida. Other seedlings from this same cross have been singles, mostly white to light pink.

This is a keeper for sure! Thank you Liz for making these seed available

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Here's a mature bloom on day #4.

Fred, you sure have the touch for growing out Seeds making Beauties, love the color looking great, keep it coming!

Fred, that sure is a gorgeous bloom!!! You DO have the touch.

Fred
that's georgeous, you always seem to come up with those beauty's Congratulation to you & Liz
great work

Elizabeth

Fred, that is truly a beautiful flower - a real keeper for sure. Congratulations.

Tussee

Wow Loving That One Fred.!!!!!

That Is A Nice & Fluffy Bloom.~~~~~~~!!!!!!!

Chocolate Brug

real nice one Fred..


Elva

That beautiful flower is breath taking.

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This message was edited Jul 19, 2009 5:30 PM

It is gorgeous Fred ! Congratulations to you and Liz.

Gorgeous Fred!

I just love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great job Liz and Fred!

I must say, it sure is nice to get good news. After being besieged with broadmites and all Brugs reduced to a nude (but not lewd) state, seeing flowers is a relief. I know you sent me a chunk of this one a while back, Fred - but the mites chewed it to a nub. I have another new one I'd gladly swap with you in a few weeks - a salmony double - Adeline x Dola.

I do have good things to report. New leaves are coming, tiny buds forming and the plants are CLEAN!!!! WOO HOO!
If Forbid removed fat the way it does broadmites, I'd be soaking in a 50 gallon drum of the stuff right now.
Seriously, I highly recommend it.

Love it Fred! Hats off to Liz for a smart choice in blending of genes.....Congrats to both of you!

That is one amazing flower. Just gorgeous.

Judy

I'm sending an ambassador over to negotiate for cuttings...

Liz
you are too too funny, great job to you & fred congratulations your hard work paid off for both of you, what a beauty it is

Elizabeth

Very beautiful Fred & Liz!!!
Congratulations!

Karen

Beautiful Fred and Liz, it reall is very special.

that is one beautiful flower. If you have cuttings or seeds PLEASE keep me in mind, I can pay you with Paypal. *S*



Doris

OMG!! How WOW is that????

I sure would not mind growing a cutting for you, just to keep it safe!

: )

I don't know how I missed this post but just want to say congrats! That's one beautiful brug!

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