This is Herrenhauser on it's 3rd day. It's still changing and darkening orange. There are 5 buds on the plant so far. This bloom is going to stay whole. The next will be pollinated.
Herrenhauser still changing color
Congrats Liz! Quite an accomplishment :)
Tickles me pink or orange that someone has finally had one of these bloom on this side of the pond. Way to go LIZ!!
Congrats Liz!
That beautiful Liz. I go out everyday to check mine for buds. But none so far. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Wow Liz you actually got one to hold its blooms. A big congrats to you and a hardy pat on the back. Way to go girl!!!!!
DonnaB ~ I think it was just it's time to bloom. I've had it for 2 years and it was going to the compost this fall if it didn't produce. It's not in a protected spot. It gets full sun all day and is even lashed to a railing because it was blowing over in the wind we get everyday from 9am to 5pm. It hasn't been coddled. I think this one just needs patience. We'll see if it continues to bloom, the jury is still out on whether it stays.
pretty pic. will move mine to full sun tomorrow, lol...
I tried my new idea on my buds, tomato blossom set. It is a hormone, sprayed it every 7 days, just two times. Those buds shriveled up and I picked them off, have new ones coming on again.
Glad you had luck with yours' Liz. Mine is also 2 yrs. old, never bloomed, buds (three times), dropped.
Wow Liz, what an accomplishment. I just don't think they like the heat that we have and I also think they like cooler nights.
Your with bloom! It's a miracle. I'm excited for you.
You must be a great mommie. I hope you get more beautiful babies like that bloom. Congrats!
Congrats Liz
Gee Liz, wasn't it your friend who got this one to bloom for her too? do you guys have some Canadian secrets you need to tell us about??? LOL
Liz,
congrats on being patient! I know you are going to save the pollen on this one!!
Kell, it was Enid in Ft. Lauderdale and Abutilon who got it to bloom before me. You need the patience of a saint for this one.
You have to touch Liz!Fantastic!
Congrats! I have been told that it likes to be root bound. Hehe, I wonder if sometimes just telling the plant what you are going to do to it isn't the best medicine.
What a beautiful bloom! Your Brug must be very happy growing in such a wonderful setting!!!
I would be happy too, to grow there!
Congratulations Liz! Can you describe it's scent?
*sniffs* mmmmm ..Orange Dreamsickle lol
Well it's about time! (LOL) Finally someone got it to bloom. Now if the rest of us can just do it. Congrats Liz.
Mine has Y'd and has buds but also has the dropsies it seems. If you all know what I mean.
Congrats Liz!!!!
I'm so excited for you
I hope its just a late bloomer for all of us instead of a shy bloomer.......
I am really impressed someone finally got one to bloom! Lucky you! It looks like a beauty.
I'll take another picture in the morning. It's finally fully orange. It takes almost the lifespan of the bloom to reach full color. 4-5 days. But it sure is pretty. I hope this isn't the only flush (5 blooms ~ ha!)of the season.
This is a 5th day bloom. Love it.
You Da Gal!!!!!!
4th day bloom, still changing.
just a beauty!
Gorgeous, worth waiting 2 yrs. for blooms.
My HG growth is on two year old rootstock. I hope it will do it this year. Love those pictures Liz.
Show it Liz's pics Brugie. That is what I am doing with my pink to be bruglings. Showing them your pink baby's pic!!
She Awesome Liz. Congrats again.
The bloom is still hanging on and looking good. This is day 6. It looks like it has a few more days left in it. So at least when it starts to bloom it blooms for a long time.
Absolutely Beautiful, Liz. What a treat for the eyes. Congrats to you!!!
Renee
Liz, I'm going to have to get serious with mine. Enough of this lolly-gagging around. Time for bloom!!! Geez, I don't know how to spell lolly-gagging. Hope that is right or at least close.
liz---wow the background to your pic is as breathtaking as the bloom.