Come along on a pictorial of the "bud to bloom" journey with the seedling...
Luminosa x Creamsickle or Charleston.
She was started last fall, but I rarely do pictures until things really start happening. Her buds had me convinced that she was going to be single.
A Journey.....
First, her buds. They are so thin and straight. It's hard to imagine that they hold blooms.
Next, the tendrils start to show.
Things are moving along and something isn't looking right....can it be?
Oh no, wind storm. I have to save this one from disaster, so in the house we go. Progress is being made with those buds. No flash used.
Oh my gosh....it happened between 5 and 7 PM. I wasn't prepared for it to happen so soon. Again, no flash used.
And this morning, Friday, this is what she looked like. I call this day two since she opened last night and for keeping my pictures straight.
That's our story and we are sticking to it. I would love to hear your comments, good or bad, about this new seedling. Thanks.
Brugie,
I love it! It's probably the purest white I've ever seen. Hows the fragrance?
And how on earth did the flower come out of that tiny bud?
Nice! Almost has the same shape as Charleston with the frilly skirt -- difference is that the 1st skirt is a bit higher than Charleston's. Awesome that the 2nd skirt came fully out, and opened up. There's so many where the 2nd skirt is crammed inside the 1st. How's the scent? And these are the first two blooms? Wow!
I like it. Of course, I'm still new and probably don't have a very "trained" eye when it comes to "evaluating" a new cross, but it looks like it could be a keeper.
That really turned out to be a beauty, with such a slim bud.
newbie here,,,,
how long does it take to get a brugs to that size? to get it to bloom? just wondering???
jmr
OH WOW Brugie it is fantastic, put me down for one of those.it is amazing what came out of that skinny little bud.what does it smell like.
Thanks everyone. I was very surprised when a double came out of that pencil thin bud. Doris, what can I say...it smells like a brug. I can't tell one smell from another. Almost all of them smell good to me. It sure had the house smelling nice last night. I can't promise anyone cuttings of this one. It has to be trialed and decided by Monika if it should be registered and named.
jmr, I started this one from seed last October or November, so a year or less. I've had seedlings bloom in about six months in the past, too. Depends on the cross, I think.
Felicia, those were the first two blooms, but by 7 tonight, there will be several open fully. I'll get another picture.
Thanks again, to you all. I appreciate your comments.
She just proves that big things can come in small packages lol. Beautiful Journey!
way to go Brugie that is a fantastic plant I hope it continues doing well........
What beautiful blooms you have! Amazing results in just a year - and from seed. Whatever you did was the perfect way to handle brugs! I love the white-white, the flip and the long tendrils.
Have you done other trials for Monika? Does she keep ownership of brugs grown from her seeds for naming purposes? I love the pictures on her website but I don't understand a word of German! Is there a site in the U.S. that sells for her in English?
Thanks for allowing us to tag along on this journey. Very rewarding!
Louise
Ahhh! Lovely! I hope it makes it thru trials. Nice pics, too! I've ran out and saved a few brugs from storms, too. Just so I can lift it and it's not too tall for the ceiling. Congrats on your latest beauty!
Oh wow Brugie.. I absolutely love it! The tendrils are to die for! Good separation of the skirts... what a cutie! Reminds me of when we make Divinity for Christmas.. just before it sets up it's ribbons and swirls of pure white marshmallow.. Congratulations on a real sweet bloom!
Beautiful.. would make a wonderful Christmas ornament too. lol Hope Monika approves
Elaine
Gorgeous!!! Those long tendrils give it such a frilly appearance. Looks like a keeper to me. How did it do during the summer?
What breathtakingly lovely blossoms. Congrats, and thanks for the thrill! You must be so happy!!
This is my favorite kind of journey, from the comfort of my computer!
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Brenda B.
Hi she is beautiful, great pictures.. love it..
The tendrils on the first picture is what got me they are much longer than any of mine have had, and brugie is a great brug momma.
Congratulations, Shirley!
The tendrils are waving at us, saying "Hey, look at me!" lol
I really think she has a look all of her own, and that is why I like it.
The white makes her look very elegant.
It's absolutely beautiful! Maybe next year I can have a couple blooms of my own to share! Hoping!!!!
Thanks everyone. I hope she will make it through the winter and trials next summer. I'm not one to keep something that isn't going to meet my own criteria for keepers and must be something that others would be happy with and want to grow.Today, one of the trunks gets whacked off and sent to a couple of people who will trial for me. I'll re-root what is left for my daughter to grow. I'm sure if it is a keeper, it will become available at some point next year. If not, I can send the address of our local landfill. LOL! It wouldn't be the first one to end up there. I understand that it's hard for some newer growers to hear the words compost or landfill, but we can't keep everything, nor do we want to keep anything that isn't quality and different from what we already have out there.
Thanks for looking at the latest seedling from my place. I hope it will be good enough to become a presence in your yard one day. If not, there will be others.
My head says, "Yes, that's the right thing to do, but my heart says "Awwwwww." Would you please share some of the criteria you use to make your decisions. It would help those of us new to growing Brugs from seed.
bettydee, I hope this will help, but it isn't the rule...only my rules for me.
Some things I look for because of where I live are...and not limited to....
1. It should stand up to the elements as well as can be expected. Especially heat and wind.
2. It should have good form and no deformities, and hold it's shape and color well over several days.
3. It helps if it isn't devoured by bugs and cats, but that can be overlooked.
4. It helps if it is a good pollen donor and receives pollen well.
5. If possible, it should look different from other brug blooms. At the least...It should look as good as or better than it's parents.
6. It should be a good grower, not slow. Quick to bloom from seed.
7. It should be a good bloomer, lots of blooms to a flush, not just a bloom here and there throughout the foliage.
8. Fragrance is nice to have also.
9. It has to pass muster for more than one bloom cycle, preferably part of two summers and do equally as well each time it blooms.
Of all of these, I look at #2 and #5 first. This is what I do. Others may have a different criteria to go by and I may have forgotten something, but it's late. LOL!
Shirley, you already know how I feel about this dainty beauty ! I have a feeling she's going to be a winner all the way around. Please keep us posted on her trails. I for one, will be like a Mother hen wondering how she is doing.
Very pretty, Shirley.
well, there is no question..she is beautiful and top of the line for quality attributes. I appreciatel your steadfastness, Shirley, with setting a list of criteria for keepers and sticking to it. I'm getting better...but still battle with myself over pitching something that is "almost" but "not quite" right. I got better this year, by making myself give away a bunch of them to totally newbie neighbors and friends who wanted to just enjoy them for the season and they will discard them.
Shirley, thanks for putting up that list. I don't have plants grown from seed, but plan to start a few this winter to grow out in spring.
Diane, I used to keep them always thinking they would get better. Doesn't happen. Once a deformity, always a deformity. You can get some good blooms, but I want all good blooms. LOL! My yard still has a bunch of brugs in it that are going to be composted because they aren't what I expected, whether from seed or cuttings.
Thanks again, to all of you, for looking and commenting about this new double. Keep your fingers crossed that she will be something we can all enjoy one day in one way or another.
It's to die for, Shirley! Hope it makes it, I love the little ones.
I'm glad you like her. She will soon be put to bed for the winter with the others. Then I get to rest a while. LOL!