Hi everyone!!! Thanks Wendi !! This baby was in the corner of the back room and didn't have any lights when the inflo appeared .. So I took it out of the corner ( last month) and put it under the T-5 light then transferred it to the greenhouse for the last place to receive some heat and natural light! Feeling better.. Thank you!! :-). Xo Hi James .. I am thrilled with her too! It took a while, but I was patient and I'm glad she is finally showing me her glory.. A keeper for sure!!! Roxanne.. Whoo hooo!! Two inflos!!! Sweet! Please post pcs when they open!! That's exciting! Thank you Emily!! I'm pleased the season has started and I'm seeing the " rewards" for all of the hard work we put in years ago.. It was all worth it!! I can't wait to see your pics too!! Lisa... You will really enjoy... I can't wait for yours to bloom too!! Thanks Everyone!! Laura

I agree, K! Everyone should have one in their collection. Love it in all stages, Laura!

From Diana's notes: This might answer your questions on this J L Dane ( Jim Little Dane) Dane JL not Thai Dane, very similar to Taj Majal. Yellow with red pointed layered edges sometimes 6 to 7 petals. Named after JL's grandson. The flowers are extraordinary - a deep gold in the center that goes through the petals, green veining when it first opens and changes to a vibrant red. Each petal curls inward to form a pointed tip. Upright growth habit with beautiful, full heads and a light sweet papaya fragrance. Must have heat to bloom correctly. Named after JL's grandson. Very fast growing. Needs heat to bring out colors. Heat lover. 2.5-3.5”. Tips of petals fold inwards. Golden yellow with dark gold center. Tips are dark pink almost red and the edges and back are the same color. Needs heat. Performs best in cooler weather. Sweet scent. Excellent keeping quality. Medium to fast grower and an easy rooter. 2 1/2 ", not hard to grow. Big bouquet and very fragrant. Poor branching, needs to grow 4’. Leggy. Sets seed. ************************************************************************************************************* Price varies on the variety.. I can't remember the exact amount that I paid. It wasn't under lets say 50 dollars and if I can recall..it was on a bidding session with Matt's EBay sight. I think you could find one rooted for under 100. I don't like to really discuss prices because some are very expensive to some and others will pay a certain price in order to acquire " a certain variety" to add to their collection. I know you must be loving this one, but it all depends if you want to invest in certain cultivars.. i hope this helps!!! Laura

Hi Mona!! i can really see how the heat helps the blooms as it matures and it can be almost instant. In just two days, I saw a huge coloration change in my Dane.. Toba's Fire looks wonderful.. I hope if finally fires out around here. I have seen enough rain.. Lol!!! Thank you so much Rox!!! Tic toc.. Woooohooooo!!! Laura