Could this be the year for Orange

We ( Maggi and I ) are only growing about six seedlings this year and didn't have high hopes for any but this one. It's a Tropical Sunset X Dr. Seuss by JT Sessions. Maggi and I are both nuts about orange Brugs. The picture does not really show her true color. We have watched it for days, thinking it would never show any color but she has come through for us. I think she has potential, even if only for her pollen. Now I would like to know what others think about her?

Dr. Seuss is on the left and seedling on the right.

what gorgeous offspring! love the edges! congratulations.

Nice shape and color. I hope it holds for you ;-)

I like that orange seedling!

Absolutely beautiful and the color exquisite!

Love it, Love it, Love it! I really like the orange ones too. Bj

Oh Yes!!! I love the frilly edge to the outside of the bloom. Is that called the skirt? I don't know what you have to go through to prove the seedling, but whatever it is.. hang in there! When it comes available, I want to be way on up there near the head of the line to buy one! The color is fabulous!

Barb

That is absolutely gorgeous. I hope the color holds. Almost to beautiful to be real.

I LOVE your seedling, her skirt is flirty, girlie!! Dr. S hated it here, I did everything to encourage her. And, there you are in the same zone, doing great with Dr. S. Continued good luck, your seedling color is super!!!

I ditto what Sherry said.
-her skirt is flirty, girlie!!-
Great color on the seedling, hope it holds true next year.

You know if it is flirty and girlie I will sure love it! LOL. A beauty!

I love the flirty girlie.....

My husband was born in Big Sandy and his grandmother lived there until just a few years ago when she passed away.....

Gorgeous!!! simply stunning, you did well!!

How long do the blooms last , does it have fragrance , will it tolerate wind ,sun and bugs ??

LOL, inquiring minds want to know ................

Absolutely beautiful!
Thanks for sharing :-)

I wish I could answer all the questions definitely, but this year was such a poor season I hate to say it's anything for sure - BUT I do know that it IS heat tolerant! And fairly drought tolerant (but we had that $358 water bill in August). It has not been eaten up by anything - yet - and it has bloomed (late, like everything else around here) with a nice little flush. It bloomed short - about 3 and 1/2 feet tall.

We're keeping it through next season, at least. Maybe we'll have a 'normal' year next year :~)

Maggi, thanks for the info, it's sure a beauty!

that is a beauty ruffled and edged its got a lot going for it .
love all the orange ones ,but this is a improved
orange in my book !

OK, for those inquiring minds, here are two pictures of the 'girly' orange seedling. The first was taken on the 23rd of October and the next was taken on the 3rd of November. She has held up pretty well considering there have been several days around the 90 degree mark. She does have a very nice scent but not as strong as the Dr. Winds today were in the 15 to 20 mph range. October 31 we had one inch of rain and she came out looking refreshed. We have a few people lined out to grow her for evaluation, so we will know more as time goes on.

Thanks for the warm replies.

kenboy

It's darling, and blooming so short - it's a keeper for sure, can't wait to see it next year and what it produces, hope it's just as spectacular for you then!

Kenboy, it is a lovely brug. I also love the oranges.

what gorgeous Brug and such a beautiful color ...
Elva

Here's the one I couldn't post last night

Breathtaking! I do so love the frilly flirty edges on this one! Congrats on such a beauty!

Thanks for the last photo. Love the color and that flush of blooms. Held up nicely for the temps and wind you have had.

Oh my! That last pic is great! Say.. do you have everyone picked out to "grow this out"?? Need anyone in the south to try it? huh?
HUH?? I'd be glad to volunteer. (sheesh.. I have no pride, do I!)

;-)

Thanks for showing us this beauty.

Barb

its very very lovely be one to put on the i want list.. great pictures..

Twyla

So what does everyone think, could these flowers use some Swingtime pollen?


Ken Piercy
Von Russell Farm

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I think it is beautiful, I love the ruffled skirt.
Swingtime pollen ! What a combination!! A real winner!
Bonnie

I love it.

Just beautiful Ken! I love the ruffled edges!

wow Ken beautiful color. I love it. JT has made some wonderful crosses.

I love the new one. It has that waxy orange look that I love. Thanks so much for bringing this thread back up. I wish I had some pollen for you, but not this year. LOL!