Beautiful blooms everyone! It’s so much fun to see what other people are discovering this year. Here are some photos with names.
Of the three purple/ burgundy varieties I have this year, one is a clear winner thus far. Here’s hoping the other two get into shape. The fourth bloom is another Jessie G that is a few days old. They hold up well. Arabian Night still shows a lot of chaff, and the blooms seem pretty fragile in a vase.
Did someone mention green centers? 😅 Camano Zoe, Rock Run Ashley, too many others to mention. Small World still has a greenish cast to it, but here’s hoping @NCDahlia is correct and the better temps ahead will improve things. I do have some afternoon shade from trees, but no shade cloth or anything.
Rose Toscano: I will always grow this one in multiples!
Parkland Tribute takes forever, from a tuber or a cutting. I remember a more luminous bloom last season. The colors this year have been more dark pink, even with ones like Miss Amara and Ferncliff Copper (which will hopefully show up tomorrow!)
Mystique. I’m still on the fence with this one. Some of them are droopy but the color is really nice. The plants are great. I’ve been leaving more flowers on the plants that face the street, so that passers by can enjoy them. Mystique may belong there, rather than the cutting garden. I’m intrigued by Bloomquist York for a better version of this smoky purple. But I don’t have it!
Almost all of mine are “beginner” varieties—small and relatively easy to grow. Penhill Watermelon is the only big one, and so far it’s been great. It’s nice to see your more adventurous choices! I’m keeping notes for next year. Thanks for sharing 😀
