Three of my babies have finally grown up
splinter1804
8 years ago
Hi everyone.
I thought I'd share the results of some of my hybridizing which have now reached maturity. After all of the ruthless culling, it finally got down to just one plant from each cross which made the grade in my opinion.
Neoregelia 'Nobel Descent' x 'Fanfare'
Neoregelia 'Blackout' x 'Mandella'
Neoregelia 'Bea Hanon' x 'Rosea Striata'
All the best, Nev.
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