Monday, June 17, 2024

Ambrosia





 I’ve seen different variations of this one.

I was hoping for more variegation in its appearance,

but I can’t say I’m not content enough, 

as it is still quite pleasing to the eyes.

Friday, June 14, 2024

Crystal Flash


 The color scheme is pretty with numerous 

pointy petals, with some ruffling on inner ones.  

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Crystal Claret



 I love the slight contrast in color with the inner petals.

I experimented with some camera posing for pics.

Sunday, June 9, 2024

Seedling Pot-Up

I decided to pot up my seedlings, even though it is premature,

I felt they weren’t getting what they needed remaining in the 

Seedling Trays, but I hope this doesn’t set them up to die.

Time will tell.  


I pollinated two different flowers and will see if the effort

bears any fruit.  Since I’m new to hybridizing, I figured 

mistakes can be made; it’s a learning process.

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Yellow Tang



 This bloomed late evening, so I took
photos at various times of the day.
 I really like the fragrance of this one.

Monday, May 27, 2024

Dragon Heart




 I just love the name of this one.

I also love the bold colors and the petal form.

Sunday, May 26, 2024

Slightly Sassy


 I’ve seen a lot of variations of this one,

but I like it, nonetheless.

Friday, May 24, 2024

Clarity’s Abraxas



This one bloomed for the first time this year, too.

It opened up last night and took pictures of it

early morning and late afternoon.

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Oberon



 This bloomed this year despite acquiring it

as an unrooted cutting slightly over a year ago.

I was definitely in awe to come home to it!

Monday, May 20, 2024

Sakurahime




I was so eager to see this one bloom!

It is truly jaw-dropping!  

It opened up overnight, so I was pleased to

wake up to its phenomenal beauty!




 

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Seedlings Update






First two pictures shows the before and after of potting up
of some seedlings.  The last picture is an update on seedlings
grown seeds.  I’ll wait until these young ones grow more before I 
start to separate, provided I find a proper spot for them to grow.




 

Frida Kahlo

 



The irregularity in the flower petals make this one
truly stand out.  The way it ruffles makes it a 
must-have in anyone’s collection. 

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Color Wheel

 



This one is a cute pink one, and among the first ones

that bloomed that was still growing in a 4-in pot on the rack.  


Fantasy Dragon

 





Capturing the true colors was difficult for this one,
but it helped to look at it in different circumstances.
This is definitely a fantastic one!

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Clarity’s Happy Hippie

 



This was bloomed shortly after coming home from the 
SDES Mother’s Day Show.  It would have been great if
it bloomed earlier so I could display it, but it made its
mark in my heart, nonetheless.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Choral Fantasy

 




This was a tricky one to fully captivate the colors.

I acquired this one a year ago as well, via a 4-in pot.

It was delightful to see it bloom this year. 

Friday, May 3, 2024

Spiced Takuan

 




This ushered in the golden era of this year’s blooms. 

While Sea Horses did flourish first, my Spiced Takuan

is the first official bloom of my collection reboot.

I acquired it last year in a 4-in pot and was taken aback 

by its bold golden appearance.

Monday, April 22, 2024

Sea Horses

 






I acquired this as a gift from the SDES Mother’s Day Show 

and made it the central part of my collection.

With a year past since its acquisition, it thrives abundantly.