Been waiting to see if the new growth on this was a flower or not -- can I relax now? This is one of the rooted cuttings I bought at Epie Acres just a couple of months ago -- I did not expect a bloom until next year. It's E. Ackermanii -- I'm loving the color already.
Any bets on how long it will be?
Kathleen
Way to go! I can't wait to see the entire flower! Lucky you that you were able to get to Epie Acres.
:) Donna
"not long now" -
it will be gorgeous!
Yes, Donna, I was lucky! Everything I bought there is doing fine -- which is more than I can say for some of my other gardening efforts! I even have a whole little nursery of my own cuttings from the big E. strictum I got there, and a couple from friends. We just finished construction on our "shade room" attached to the house, which should be the perfect home for epis.
Tomorrow we shall see...
Oh, is she gorgeous. I love the different shapes of epis. This one is so graceful and the color is clear and bright.
This was taken first thing this morning.
Here's one from after sunup.
Okay, just one more, then I'll quit!
What a treat getting a bloom so soon!! I love the color.
Beautiful!!!!!!
just gorgeous! And beautiful pictures too!
That is a beauty !!! I love the color of the blossom.
Watch for hummingbirds. When mine bloomed, the hummingbirds were buzzing around like fighter pilots!! LOL I had to duck a couple of times.
Those hummers were out of luck -- I brought it inside our screened room to enjoy it! But their feeder is right outside, so that kept them busy. The flower lasted for three days. I really look forward to the next one.
