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(Wild Horses x Heavy Metal [BC#50]) X Life is a Highway


(Wild Horses x Heavy Metal [BC#50]) X Life is a Highway

Another first year, FFO. Life is a Highway dominates everything it touches. This time I crossed it to the (Wild Horses x Heavy Metal) sdlg that is the smallest and creamiest of the group. The result is a 5.5" TET that looks like it will have pinched petals.



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You are clever Wylie , and you must be patient too !
What will you call it ?

27 Aug, 2014

 

Very pretty!

28 Aug, 2014

 

Glad you both like it. There is another flower today, just as nice.
It will take a couple of years before it can get a name. It can take 3 years to reach its full performance level. I have seen big improvements the second year a flower blooms - I have finally picked my favourite of the (Wild Horses x Heavy Metal) crosses, and it is now in its 3rd year. My plan right now is to start a series named after villages (Freguesias) starting with the one I live in - Altares.

28 Aug, 2014

 

Such a mission , Wylie .

28 Aug, 2014

 

The problem is that none start with D, E, H, or I. I need a poly for Quatro Ribeiras (Four Streams); and if something doesn't work out with using Moose Man, I cannot use Cinco Ribeiras. Forget Doze Ribeiras (12 Streams).

29 Aug, 2014

 

Another beauty.......
I can't wait to see which will be your first registration, with so many that are way better than a lot of registered varieties I just don't know how you'll choose :-)

29 Aug, 2014

 

You know the problem with these flowers ... it is the best one ever, until the next new one opens. The one I am posting today (Blue Eyed Bandit x Life is a Highway) really stunned me. I am afraid this may be the last year of easy choices on which to keep and which to trash.

31 Aug, 2014



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