I had a small handful of germinations from (Roller Coaster x Karl Herbst), and this is the first to bloom from the 3 surviving seedlings. Another is in bud. Pretty stoked about this cross, all three seem to be minis. This is the smallest of the plants, and a very cute little flower.
My experimental triploid-cross of (Night Owl x Danäe). I was charmed by the first to bloom of only two seedlings, a lavendery-pink single, and even more excited for this one! Deep purple tones on hot pink?! Fat bud, so hopefully many-petalled. Will it be fragrant?
It’s BEAUTIFUL!! I tipped the whole box to bring it close to my nose, but didn’t notice a scent; maybe when it’s warmer this afternoon? #StayTooned
First bud spotted in a row of seedlings from my cross of (Antike ‘89 x Roller Coaster). I was beginning to give up hope that they’d flower this season, and blaming the climbing-parentage.
(Roller Coaster x Karl Herbst) I am a bit disappointed with this flower. Yay stripes, but just five petals, and that’s a BIG white eye. Not really my style or goal. Maybe I’ll try the cross again next year.
(Morden Fireglow x Elina) second-bloom, and closer to what I had hoped for in colour!! Quite pleased, but wish the plant had more vigour. Maybe it’s gonna kick into gear in year Two? (Crosses fingers)
Okay, holy crap I cannot believe my eyes!!! Second bloom from my ONE-AND-ONLY SEEDLING of (Morden Fireglow x Elina) shows not only deeper colour, but specks and flecks!?!?
KEEPER FO SHO!! #Gobsmacked
I cut the flower and harvested its pollen. Unclear yet about whom I’m going to use it on, but I’ve all winter to think and research it. Seems likely from what I’ve read that the pattern comes through ‘Prairie Princess’ and/or the species arkansana behind the hardy parent. I have ‘Prairie Princess’, but am loathe to make such a close backcross, especially in pink. I am open to suggestions though. Many brains open doors one cannot/might not.
I wish I could tell ya, James! As soon as it was fully open I clipped it, stripped the petals, and set it aside to drop pollen. The flecks sure didn’t show on the first bloom in July, but were undeniably there when cooler temperature prevailed. I can hope it is a stable characteristic, and I’ll keep the seedling over to see next year. I hope it gathers itself together and grows with vigour; c’mon ELINA-genetics!!
