finally first seedling to bloom 09 - pics

15 years ago

I called this one Popping Pink Pizazz (Shores of Time x Fluff and Stuff) 4.5" flower on 13" scape... not too bad for a first scape/flower!!

FFO

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joela
15 years ago
Very Nice!
alpha_5
15 years ago
That should be a great cross. We love F & S in our garden.
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Dogs name is Fanci Britches. She has two patch spots on her rear. Shes a miniature piebald dachshund. Got to show you Symphony of Praise blooming all get out!!! This is seedling 117A I purchased Voodoo Magic a few months ago and FFO's are surprising good. Future home of more daylilies
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linlily
15 years ago
Very, very pretty, fairysoapgirl! I love the color, and the ruffles. I think this one has a very good future. Congratulations!

Linda
Julia WV (6b)
15 years ago
Nice flower. How old is the seedling?

Julia
ladydonna
15 years ago
Very lovely and feminine! I bet you are bursting with pride! I can honestly say I know that feeling! The crosses that bloomed for me so far this year are 'someone'else's' work. But I did plant a few of my own first crosses too....they are small/thinnner but who knows, one might surprise me with a bloom! Anyway, that's a lovely ruffly bloom!
tweetypye
15 years ago
I like it...be sure to post subsequent blooms! :)
Jan
opnjmprs
15 years ago
Color is very pretty and I like the ruffles too. Very nice for a FFO....blooms to come should look even nicer. Be sure to post pics.

Linda
lefox
15 years ago
wonderful!!!!!beautiful color--very intresting--Go girl!
bestblooms cole
Ed
15 years ago
Very nice! Attagirl!
Ed
petalpatsy
15 years ago
Very pretty! Thanks for the pic, I love them.
farmerbell
15 years ago
Beautiful pink. Really good for FFO. Congratulations.

Ann
katlynn719
15 years ago
Love the color! Lots of potential. Thanks for sharing.
Kathy
mike1
15 years ago
Very nice. Good luck with it. Still waiting for my seedlings to bloom. Maybe July. Mike
fairysoapgirl
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks everyone... I was so happy! It was raining cats and dogs here yesterday with lightning and thunder, but that didn't stop me from going out to take photos with an umbrella!!

This is a seedling that was planted in the yard in fall of '08. I have four other sibs, but none of them have even got a scape yet. Funny how crosses work.

Here is another photo from later in the day:
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fairysoapgirl
Original Author
15 years ago
Well, I got another chance to look at this seedling today. Looks like the flower is weighing in right about 5". The form is just spectacular with really nice substance. Ruffling in the throat... we will see what the edge does in the heat, if it decides to rebloom during the later months.

Here are a few photos from today:

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katlynn719
15 years ago
Oh, that's much prettier! Does it stay a true pink or turn peach in the afternoon. Definitely one to watch!
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