Thanks - thefof. Likewise to everyone from a damp and blustery UK. School broke up today. Wine tonight. Australian as it happens.

Wasn't sure how to contact you so using this method. Any ideas where to get the Hovaria Kaleidoscope series plant 'Hobergine' in the US? I like the eggplant color potential! This color photo was posted on their site. In thinking about it H. 'Merveille Sanguine' might be an alternate way to approach that color density. Any other cultivar suggestions? Whatever plant is used I'm suspecting I'll need just the right pH and added aluminum and sufficient light. Any other nutrients help too? I sometimes see standard hydrangeas commerically treated for gift plants with darker than expected leaves (even green blackish tones) and flowers. Is this an added Fe or other effect? Thx for your input in advance.

Not usually played for Christmas but appropriate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai3UhslbPOk Benedictus ... one of those songs that make my socks roll up and down and I could listen to many times and hear something new each time. Benedictus qui venit in Nomine Domini Blessed be He that comes in the Name of the Lord.

Merry Christmas, Lars, and to all of my fellow music loving friends!!! (featuring Phil Collins on drums): (and probably my favorite Christmas song, if I was forced to pick one):