Here is the blossom from this cross of Calas - do we need another creamy yellow?
I prefer propagating the nodding varieties, and this one is vigorous and strong with a lomony scent.
A keeper?
Second ET - Bert seedling
Another view:
The first seedling was a real keeper:
Polly she is really pretty, congrats to you and Susie :-))
I love both of them, they're both stunning!
Hugs
Julie
I really like the first seedling. The color is great. This new one reminds me of a datura. Maybe the way the blooms look head on.
That darker colored seedling is beautiful.
Brugie, my thoughts exactly.
Judy
really lovely... both are first i like if smell lemony the best. very nice.. good pictures...
Twyla
Both are lovely flowers! Congrats to you & Susie!
I'm loving the Bert hybrids! Very very pretty!
ET wants to hold its flowers vertical when they first open, sometimes they point straight up!
My Bert has had a rough summer, he got sunburned on his stem and almost died, he is in recovery in the shade now.
Are both from the same cross, Polly? So different. I do not love the first pic. The skirt lacks any zsa zsa zsu. I have a few of those that just flowered that need to go away. At least yours has that upturned flower, I find that very appealing.
The second one is so delightful in every way!!
What is "ET"? It isn't on Scoot's Brugmansia Abbreviation List so I'm in the dark.
Judy
A goofy little alien that's always trying to call home! That's why the flowers are pointing up... better reception.
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8ft - too funny!!!
Judy
I think it is Eventide. Just a guess though.
Shut. Up. Blaine. LOL.
So there is no consensus about #2?
It is my only yellow Brug, and I like the upright bloom - but should I overwinter it? It adds to my garden now.
There is no question that I'll keep the #1 seedling,
ET is Eventide; my bush here was devastated by s. mites in June, and has recovered ; it is a bushy 3 ft plant with small leaves (maybe in a small pot?), but has probably 100 buds everywhere; I am eager to see them bloom.
I keep plants that I never intend to name, but just because I like them. You do what feels best for you. If you like it...keep it. I have one that blooms up also and I may keep it another year or maybe I'll be tired of it this year, but I did hold it over from last year. Whatever you do, enjoy!
Amen Shirley!
I think I'll do the same BUT I get to have fun with unconventional naming of the private stock. :)