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Amaryllis/Hippeastrum

Bogota X Ruby Star

8 years ago

Here are two seedlings of Bogota X Ruby Star.

Last year I posted photos of the seedling on the left, which I had named "Bogart". The one on the right is quite similar to Ruby Star. For comparison here are the parents.

Ruby Star (father):

Bogota (mother):

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macroclemys
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8 years ago

Thanks for your comment. Berkeleysgr8, I had not noticed that about the stamens. Very observant! Evergreen will also take Ruby Star pollen. Flowers from that cross are opening just now. I'll be posting in a few days.

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dondeldux z6b South Shore Massachusetts
8 years ago
Bill, those are both outstanding!! I have tried until blue in the face to either get seeds or use her pollen successfully. Now I know what cross will take and since received a mislabel for Bogota this season, maybe my older one with rise to the occasion sometime during the summer!!

I can't believe how similar the seedling on the right is to Ruby Star!!! If I didn't know it was a seedling, at first glance (second glance too) I would swear it was Ruby Star!!! Wonderful!!!
Carl
8 years ago
Very beautiful, thanks for showing! I think of all four plants, I like the Bogart the fist the most!
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Wow those are beautiful!!! Bogota and Ruby star are 2 of my favorites. Both of mine have scapes coming up. Can I be so lucky to get a cross?

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The stamens are a sure way to tell the original Ruby Star from her baby. I can't wait to see Evergreen and Ruby Star... there should be some beauties in that bunch!
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Congratulations! A very good cross of two outstanding parents. Both are beautiful, good sized flowers born on strong scapes, good flower count and both are proven performers.
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