Tuffy has passed muster so she was officially released ............ 9/24
edited to add ......... ''Released'' meaning Tuffy is now available for sharing by the people that have her if they so choose.
This message was edited Oct 15, 2005 4:08 PM
Seedling parent Shirley Sommers....... (me)
Hybridizer Susie French
The cross is Bert x Whiskers
Seeds were sown November '03
Photo courtesy of Vee8ch
This message was edited Oct 15, 2005 10:46 AM
more
Tuffy exibits bold flower clusters.
Already getting proposals ....( note the bee ) lol
This message was edited Oct 15, 2005 4:10 PM
A picture of mine. I love this brug. It even made it through the summer with only water since I was laid up and couldn't feed them.
This Spring she put on her 6 point party dress ;-)
Photo courtesy of Vee8ch
Thanks for doing such a great job to Brugie, Vicki and Renee
(((*-*)))
Was happy to trial this one. Thanks for allowing me to do so.
A few facts about Tuffy ..........
She has a very strong aurea influence, even more than Whiskers.
Tuffy has beautiful prehistoric looking dark serrated leaves.
The aurea withstands heat much better than suaveolens and versicolor type hybrids.
Plus , she laughs at bugs
Blooms last 5 to 8 days for me and they stay fully open all day.
She perfumes my whole yard in the evening.
Vee8ch writes " Tuffy has been in bloom for seven continuous weeks and is still setting buds."
She has truly earned the right to be Named .
As soon as I can get all my paperwork in order Tuffy
will also be registered with ISHS ICRA ( International Cultivar Registry Authority for Brugmansia)
This message was edited Oct 15, 2005 4:13 PM
Tuffy is a beauty. I love the custer of blooms on top.
Edited to say "Laughs at bugs" I am now waiting anxiously for her release Lol
This message was edited Oct 15, 2005 9:15 AM
I would love to try her!! She is lovely!! Bonnie
Im real funny about "yellow" brugs but this one takes my breath away....congrats its a beauty...Judy
Congratulations Scoot! She's very pretty!
Yes...she looks like she would LOVE Hawaii!!!
Congratulations!
Carol
I have wanted Tuffy since I first saw scooterbug post pictures of her. I am so glad to hear she is being released! Is she getting a different name, or will she keep the name "Tuffy"?
Wow! That's a beauty, Love the photos, you ladies /gents are doing such a fine job of hybridizing such beauties.
kathy
WOW, that is a beautiful brug, I love the yellow brugs, beautiful leaves. Congratulations!
Congrats!! What a beauty!!!!!!!
Brugie, Thank You for posting that excellent picture ;-)
Great one! I have to have on of those. My dea old dad which is 78 is nick name Tuffy, so it has got to be a good one..LOL..When I where can we get this...Great Job!
In about 2 weeks I'll be cutting my Tuffy. I estimate that I'll have around 8 unrooted cuttings available then.
sign up here!
True color
normal flower length but does produce much smaller flowers too
nice points
A tramp lol! Easily insect pollinated but Tuffy itself does not produce alot of pollen for me when it is hot.
This message was edited Oct 15, 2005 7:24 PM
'Tardo was so impressed that he wanted me to send him 'Priority Mail' to check Tuffy out...
This message was edited Oct 15, 2005 8:04 PM
I'm not certain lack of pollen, this particular growing season, should be credited to any particular brug - none of mine have had the pollen they have had in the past. However, please take what I post with a grain of salt, 1) I'm a bit of a newbie, and 2) I'm an Arky...
Vicki, I am waving my hands here for a cutting of "Tuffy". LOL
Can you see me...over here...waving for a cutting of Tuffy, too. lol
thanks Vee8ch I am signing up.....arms waving and all...
Cindy
I would like a cutting of Tuffy if you have extra, Vee8ch.
Eileen
Just beautiful! Great job!!
:) Donna
Congrats to all involved. Sounds like an incredible Brug - takes heat and hates bugs with looks and scent to spare!
That six point bloom was really neat. How rare are those? At the rate you all are going, I'm sure I'll be seeing more of them!
6 pointers are not rare, they pop up once in a while on different brugs , usually when the blooming season is just starting.
;-)
Well I guess this is the list? I might be able to squeeze out more than 8 cuttings. I'll post if I can scrape up more.
These 8 can go ahead and dmail your mailing addresses if you want to.
Kin
Bonnie
Carol
eileen
David
Sherry
Cathy
Judy
If you happen to find a 9th piece, please add me to the list :))
Scooterbug....what can I go buy to bribe you with ?? LOL
Margo
Congratulations! Sounds like a wonderful brug!
Oh goody...thanks for including me. I shall love it to death...and give it a primo spot on the road! I know JUST the place!!!
Thanks,
Carol
All of the Tuffy cuttings have homes now. David you too. I already have your mailing address.
These cuttings are postage paid. Just remember me if I need a cutting of it back someday !
I'll let everyone know on the day I ship. ... vicki
