Trahlyta x Apple Swirl

Another beauty ...

Gg

And it is an instant save for next year.

A few stipes appearing there, excellent.

Its sibling is open again today, and this is so-o-o much better.

Oh wow! Can I ask, how long does it take from crossing two flowers (I assume you use a paint brush or something) to producing the 'new' flower?

I use the stamens. First I take photos, and then start pinching the stamen off one I want to use and dab the pollen on that way. It takes 6-8 weeks for seed to set and ripen. I start the seeds at the end of December, plant them out in March, and sometimes I will get a few flowers in the fall. If not, they bloom the following year.

That's interesting, thank you :))