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stefanb8

'Feline' no more

19 years ago

...instead, to my surprise, my plant (now opening its first blossoms) has turned out to be the sport parent - 'Violette de Toulouse'! I am not unhappy about this, as I wanted 'Feline' as a novelty, but I really lusted after the plush, double buttons of VdT instead - I simply hadn't the space or money for both. I have now a very vigorous clone of that beautiful plant, and knowing it originated in Nathalie's garden I am sure it will remain healthy and strong.

At first I tried my best to pinch off the runners to keep the energy concentrated for flowers, but this plant has entirely outpaced me; it is much faster-spreading than, say, 'King of the Doubles' or any other violets I've yet grown. It seems to be setting a huge number of buds in spite of this, so I am not even slightly worried. Spring seems to be here - I cross my fingers that winter will stay at bay!

Stefan

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