Dorthea escaped most of the mauling done by the grasshoppers and is finally blooming. I love her color! She is a dark pink and her tendrils are to die for!
Dorthea is blooming!
These are her other 3 blooms still in their white stage. The tendrils on the bottom bloom are beginning to turn pink.
Only 4 blooms, but I just so happy to have something blooming this year. I thought I was going to lose everything to grasshoppers.
Beautiful!! I am so glad she is blooming for you : )
Veronica
just Georgeous, I love those long tendrils, does yours have a scent? I am glad the grasshooper's didn't get that one
Congratulations on that beauty
Elizabeth
What a beautiful bloom. I love seeing the transition from one color to another!
Elizabeth, I stuck my nose into the bloom when I went out to feed Blue. The fragrance was very light. Maybe because it was drizzling lightly or it's first night, but definitely not as strong as others. Does yours have a strong fragrance? I was also surprised by its strong dark color.
peony, that transition happened very quickly. The pink bloom was white with only a hint of pink in the tendrils late yesterday evening. This morning, it was pink!
So pretty...love those long tendrils.
This is what they look like tonight. The fragrance is only noticeable when I stick my nose right in the bloom. The camera distorted the color on the bloom on the far right side. It is not that dark, but boy, would I love to have one that color!
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Really pretty!
Karen
Good information to remember. I keep forgetting to take a vial out with me when I go out to check her wonderful blooms. Thanks Liz.
I love the strong color and the shape on that. I keep coming back to look at it.
The color surprised me. There is only one photo in the PlantFiles and that is a light to medium pink so I expected somewhat similar shades.
Liz,
They are beautiful!
I also like that she escaped most of the mauling done by grasshoppers. She lost a few leaves, but had none of the gross damage done to other Brugs. The grasshoppers found some so delicious that they ate the Brugs right down to ground level.
bettydee what a beautiful bloom. Color..tendrils..shape AND grasshopper resistant. Man they are bad this year :-( Does this one do good in the TX heat during the summer?
I'll find out next summer. I purchased her earlier this year and this was her first flush for me I'm just glad she didn't get eaten by the grasshoppers. I lost a number of new and expensive Brugs to them. Many of the Brugs I've had in pots for a few years have started to regrow from scratch. Many are dead, dead, dead! The smaller, younger plants just didn't have the stored energy to send out new growth. I'm not adding up the losses, because I'll feel even worse if I knew how much I'd lost.
We've had grasshopper problems every year, but this year has got to have been the worse. What little grass grew in the year, especially around the trees I watered, was kept mowed by them. They beat our cows to much of the pasture grass as well. The sad thing is we have to endure the damage since there really is no way to control unless all the ranchers in the area get together to make a concerted effort and that's not going to happen.
WOW! She's gorgeous!
I'm a sucker for those stunning tendrils! ♥
She's getting ready to bloom again. If she produces blooms this often next spring and summer, I'll be in heaven.
Veronica
what Georgeous Blooms, you're doing something right with this Brug Congratulation on your Beauty
Elizabeth
Just a few days of waiting until they are open!
yes... good lookingthere Veronica.. a lovely dark color..
Liz.. great dark one for you also..
it's creeping up on something red
I love the pink colors and tendrels are amazing. MIne comes out yellow and turns peachy very fast, like..overnight.
Does anyone know if brugs are being bred to withstand colder climates?
What is your Brug called? I like her color.
It is called Fragranti. Here is where I bought it and a great pic. I tried to attach it but couldn't.
https://www.dutchbulbs.com/store/patioplants/61055
Pic of one of my lilys this summer.
mstish, I hate to say this, but the Brug you bought was an un-name Brug. I went to the link you provided. What you saw was their way of emphasizing the fact that the yellow Brug was fragrant, but it is still a beautiful looking bloom.
"I love the pink colors and tendrels are amazing. MIne comes out yellow and turns peachy very fast, like..overnight.
Does anyone know if brugs are being bred to withstand colder climates? "
mstich... I am breeding brugs for cooler climates. I don't believe a brug that melts at 85 degrees is necessarily a loser. If it dazzles at 65 or 75 degrees, it needn't be trashed. Many brugs have originated from areas where cool, moist climates are the norm and breeding out their tendency to respond well in cooler temps is next to impossible. They simply thrive in a cooler environment. I've been making notes regarding temperature and it's effects on bloom time and bloom quality. More recently, I've been including "ideal temperatures for blooms" in my ads. It helps customers make more informed choices about the kinds of plants that will survive in their gardens.
Hi, All
I was wondering if anyone can help me. I have just purchased a peach Brug. I live in Fort Worth Texas and am not sure when and how I should plant it now. I am concerned it will not winter over in the ground. Any suggestions?
It is about 18 inches tall and has leaves and very fine roots. Looks to be a cutting.
Thanks
Lori
Lori,
If you bought it bareroot, put it in a pot just slightly bigger than the root system and winter it indoors. Small Brugs are more vulnerable than larger ones. I made the mistake of planting in the ground too late last summer and I lost 2 Jamie plants even though I covered them with burlap, bubble wrap and a large resin pot. Overwinter it indoors or in a garage that doesn't dip below 32ºF. Next spring, when all danger of frost is over, you can plant it in the ground, feed it with a complete liquid fertilizer once or twice a week and by the end of the season, it should be able to withstand the winter a bit better. In zone 8, they will die down to the ground and most will return the following spring. Always take back-up cuttings so you won't lose it completely. Not all Brugs will return as some are more cold sensitive than others.
Liz, Thank you for providing that information. I've noticed your inclusion of that information in you auctions. I always enjoy reading the information you have to share.
bettydee,
Thanks, that is what I will do. When you say to take cuttings, are cuttings easily rooted in potting soil or water?
again, Thanks for your help.
Both, although I've had better luck rooting in water with a bit of hydrogen peroxide added. Water should be changed daily or at least when the water begins to lose its clarity. I give my cuttings bright but indirect sunlight. My kitchen table is my ideal rooting location. Drives my DH crazy!