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Some like it 'HOT' :)

15 years ago

Take a look at these "hot" dl's that are blooming today in my garden.

Soul On Fire was planted in October.

Sudden Fire not quite open when I took this one, but you can still se the hot color.

A few more with more subdued coloring!! LOL

Angelwalker just planted this spring.

A little cutie that normally doubles.

More later.

Jan

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Comments (18)

fairysoapgirl
15 years ago
Ooooo Jan! I am sweatin' just looking at those! What beauties!
opnjmprs
15 years ago
HOT SECRET is a stunner!! I might have to find that one to add to my dad's bed of red hot blooms. He just can't get ehough of those screamin' red and orange flowers.

Great pics Jan! All are very pretty.

Linda
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katlynn719
15 years ago
Love the first two! I've been thinking about getting SOUL ON FIRE - will watch for more pics on this one. I also really like BABY LAMB - and it's suppose to be rust resistant. Gonna have to get that one, too. Thanks for sharing, Jan.
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Julia WV (6b)
15 years ago
I sure do like'em hot! But they are all fantastic. Now your hooked and have to post everyday to keep the 'flames' burning ;-).

Julia
jean_ar
15 years ago
WOW!!I like them HOT beauties.Gorgeous.Love the reds and purples, anyway and that first one just grabs you.

Jean
maximus7116
15 years ago
They all look good to me, but Soul on Fire is my favorite.

Great pics!
farmerbell
15 years ago
Jan, I like 'em hot, cool, warm and just about any color. You already have so many beautiful ones blooming. Please keep posting.

Ann
hosenemesis
15 years ago
Hot Secret is gorgeous!
rarejem
15 years ago
Wow Jan, Hot secret is to die for! Good for you to have so many pretty blooms going!
organic_kitten
15 years ago
Pretty, Jan, Pretty. I love the reds.
kay
luvtosharedivs
15 years ago
Jan,

I actually like 'Otis Magic' the best.

Are the petals sculptured?

Julie
blue23rose
15 years ago
Wow! Soul on Fire and Hot Secret sure are smokin'.

Just finished some whirlwind house cleaning and was hot and sweaty, so I thought I'd grab a Pepsi and see what's on the forum today. And the first thing I see is your "HOT" post. How appropo!

Those pinks cooled me off, though. Keep on posting, please, I still don't have much going on here.
tweetypye
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks everybody. It's nice to share my blooms with everyone.
Julie: OM doesn't have some sculpting on the petals, and it's one of my favorites too. :)
Now, here's a few more ffo's to share with ya'll.

This first bloom on Spanish Masquerade is huge!

Will post more on another thread later.
Enjoy,
Jan
carefreeplants_2008
15 years ago
Really very nice blooms, photographed beautifully--all of them. Hot Secret, Soul on Fire, Rose Masterpiece and the doubles are favorite scorchers. Thank you much Jan!
jean_ar
15 years ago
Wow,I like that last one.It looks like chenille. Keep the photos coming.It helps me forget about my arm pain for a few minutes.Beautifil DL's.

Jean
farmerbell
15 years ago
Thanks for more pictures. Double Cutie is a real cutie. I am not a big fan of doubles, but I really like that one. How large is the bloom?

Ann
newyorkrita
15 years ago
You have some real stunners. I do like those hot colors and think that HOT SECRET and PERSIAN PIXIE are are really attention getting. Looks like your blooms are really coming along now.
karenleigh
15 years ago
Love these, especially Hot Secret.

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