More first blooms on the Fourth of July

10 months ago

Things are getting going here, glad for the rain two days ago.

This is the first decent bloom on Boy Crazy and its wrapped around a bud. It has had several messy blooms this week.

First bloom ever on Heavenly Breezes and the height matches the registration, go figure. The bloom is a bit wonky. Wo dering what the next ones will look like.

When Pigs Fly has really short scapes.

First bloom on Undercurrent taken late in the day.

Stephanie Returns started this week, first three blooms were messy.

Sherry

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organic_kitten
10 months ago
When Pigs Fly is a pretty red. Undercurrent is a nice color. Stephanie Returns is a pretty bloom.

kay
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Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)
10 months ago
I've always liked your Stephanie's Return. I've seen some pictures where the blooms have dark blotches and I find that unappealing, but as in your picture she's one sweet lady.....Undercurrent is a pretty color with a form more to my liking. A couple of really nice ones this post...................Maryl
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shive
10 months ago
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The first one is very pretty, but I thought Boy Crazy was a rosy red. Your Boy Crazy looks lavender pink on my screen. Undercurrent is my favorite. I like its color and the edge. Nice trio on Stephanie Returns. You're getting first blooms, and I'm getting last blooms this week.

Debra
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mantis__oh
10 months ago
I don't think that When Pigs Fly has ever been short for you before. It's that kind of season.
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sherrygirl zone5 N il
Original Author
10 months ago
Debra, Boy Crazy is pale so far this season and shorter scapes. Im just glad I finally got a good bloom. Today it had four good blooms .

Sherry
lilykate7a
10 months ago
Undercurrent is such a pretty color. When Stephanie Returns always looks good for you. Your Boy Crazy is certainly paler than mine! Here is a photo of mine. I actually like your color better!!
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Nancy 6b
10 months ago
I always admire your Undercurrent. Stephanie returns looks good too.
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sherrygirl zone5 N il
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10 months ago
Here is my Boy Crazy from a previous season. Im blaming the weather this year, a bit blurry

Sherry
lilykate7a
10 months ago
Wow Sherry! What a difference in color! It will be interesting to see if your paler color shows consistency in all your blooms.
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hoosier_nan (IN z5b/6a)
10 months ago
I'm glad you got some rain. It sure does make a difference. Stephanie Returns is my pick today. I really like a reverse bitone.

Nancy
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Julia WV (6b)
10 months ago
Well I have to go with Undercurrent. Nice for your 4th to have some lovely blooms. I think your right about bloom colors being a bit different. This weather this year has given me some surprises as well.

Julia

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