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MG99 Victoria, BC(Zone 8b) Apr 25, 2006

My bird of paradise has bloomed.

I didn't realise that when it opened, it opened all at once. It was a real surprise to come back from a day trip to Vancouver, seeing it closed this morning, and then coming home to find this! It's on the south facing deck, and I see that I really need to clean the windows! There is another bloom spike coming, about 1/2 the size of the one that bloomed. Now the question is how long does the flower last??? Anyone know?

Linda

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Lilypon Moose Jaw, SK(Zone 3b) Apr 25, 2006

No idea but it's gorgeous Linda! Ü

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Apr 25, 2006

The blooms last quite a while. It's wonderful. I'm waiting for my strelitzia alba to bloom. It's hitting the top of the conservatory but not blooms yet.

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ViolaAnn Ottawa, ON(Zone 5a) Apr 25, 2006

That's wonderful. Congratulations!

Ann

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annabell52 Edmonton, AB(Zone 3a) Apr 25, 2006

Linda
It's fabulous!! How lucky you are .. is the whole plant big? The ones Ive seen outside in California were quite large.
Ann

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echoes Apr 25, 2006

Good for you Linda. Worth the wait, I'm sure.

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nightowl2 Campbell River, BC(Zone 8a) Apr 25, 2006

Wow!! That is really cool Linda. Mine is growing really well. How many years have you had your plant?

Sandy

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Heatherbelle Victoria,, BC(Zone 8b) Apr 25, 2006

Way to go, Linda ! (I just might have to stop by for a look)
Heather

PS - nice to see you posting again, nightowl2 !

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fancyvan Calgary, AB(Zone 3a) Apr 25, 2006

Gorgeous!

carol

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