Is It a Keep or Cull???
- kHT
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Is It a Keep or Cull???
Finally one of ours has opened. What do you think??
karma 'Happy Toes' (kHT)
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I'm just a simple housewife.
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I'm just a simple housewife.
It looks like you were understandably anxious to photograph your new baby before it had a chance to fully unfurl. It'll likely look quite different (and much better) tomorrow and the next day after the petals finish opening. Be sure to take more pics to show us its full effect.
Laurie
Laurie
USDA zone 3b, AHS zone 4 - northern Minnesota
normal annual precipitation 26-27"
slightly alkaline, potassium deficient, clay soil
normal annual precipitation 26-27"
slightly alkaline, potassium deficient, clay soil
- kHT
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This was my first attempt, it was done 3 years ago. I waited and waited, I have two and this is the first to bloom.
This is the first bloom and it just opened this afternoon.
I just went out with my flashlight and it appears they are still curled. Will check in the morning. Before the Storm's do as it's opening, the Father does not have curled up falls so I'm a little confused here. It is also small.
This is the first bloom and it just opened this afternoon.
I just went out with my flashlight and it appears they are still curled. Will check in the morning. Before the Storm's do as it's opening, the Father does not have curled up falls so I'm a little confused here. It is also small.
karma 'Happy Toes' (kHT)
The Goddess is Alive and Magic is Afoot!!!!
I'm just a simple housewife.
The Goddess is Alive and Magic is Afoot!!!!
I'm just a simple housewife.
Just be patient. Those petals will unfurl. If you're having cold temps, they may stay curled until temps warm up. But if temps remain cold, the flower may never have a chance to fully open. Your best bet is to check the flower in late afternoon when temps are at their warmest for the day.
Laurie
Laurie
USDA zone 3b, AHS zone 4 - northern Minnesota
normal annual precipitation 26-27"
slightly alkaline, potassium deficient, clay soil
normal annual precipitation 26-27"
slightly alkaline, potassium deficient, clay soil
- kHT
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I went out this am after it rained and 4 1/2 hours later I finally got back with the photos! Still curled.
I need to correct this as I found the tag on this when I went out. Oh the memory is going!
I need to correct this as I found the tag on this when I went out. Oh the memory is going!
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karma 'Happy Toes' (kHT)
The Goddess is Alive and Magic is Afoot!!!!
I'm just a simple housewife.
The Goddess is Alive and Magic is Afoot!!!!
I'm just a simple housewife.
Oh gosh, please understand that when asked my honest opinion, I give it. I'm not known for my tact, and I tend to tell it like I see it.
You're welcome to rescind your question now. ;-)
Laurie
You're welcome to rescind your question now. ;-)
Laurie
USDA zone 3b, AHS zone 4 - northern Minnesota
normal annual precipitation 26-27"
slightly alkaline, potassium deficient, clay soil
normal annual precipitation 26-27"
slightly alkaline, potassium deficient, clay soil
Name it Curlie Que I like it curly.
Spider's Hosta List There are photos there too
"I gotta have more cowbell!" SNL
"If your gecko is broken you have a reptile dysfunction."
"If you don't talk to your cat about catnip...who will?"
"I gotta have more cowbell!" SNL
"If your gecko is broken you have a reptile dysfunction."
"If you don't talk to your cat about catnip...who will?"
Is it the only bud/flower on that scape? I'd be interested to know if it is a one-time fluke, or if it is some genetic trait of that seedling. Guess it is the equivalent of "chicken fat" edges in daylilies, some would consider it deformed, others would breed for it.
But what do you think, Karma? Keeper or cull?
But what do you think, Karma? Keeper or cull?
- kHT
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laurief, I really appreciate you!! Honestly is a quality that is important in my book.
caliloo, Spider, largosmom thank you and I've noted the comments. I decided last evening to tickle it with a mixture of the Dad's and Imormoritality pollen, DH just laughed and said I couldn't leave it alone! I'm thinking 'Coot' would be a nice name?
KellieD, I posted her on the other site I slide in and out of and I hate to tell you there is a line already! I might have to adopt out the seeds?
Oh Dearest John, I've been awaiting for you, coot and Mike!
karma, is on the fence as you stated, curling isn't what we look for but the colors, fancy my dark side! I believe there are more blooms to come on this one and another fan close by. I know from the Brugmansia, one shouldn't judge by the first bloom. 4 more buds were found this morning!
caliloo, Spider, largosmom thank you and I've noted the comments. I decided last evening to tickle it with a mixture of the Dad's and Imormoritality pollen, DH just laughed and said I couldn't leave it alone! I'm thinking 'Coot' would be a nice name?
KellieD, I posted her on the other site I slide in and out of and I hate to tell you there is a line already! I might have to adopt out the seeds?
Oh Dearest John, I've been awaiting for you, coot and Mike!
karma, is on the fence as you stated, curling isn't what we look for but the colors, fancy my dark side! I believe there are more blooms to come on this one and another fan close by. I know from the Brugmansia, one shouldn't judge by the first bloom. 4 more buds were found this morning!
karma 'Happy Toes' (kHT)
The Goddess is Alive and Magic is Afoot!!!!
I'm just a simple housewife.
The Goddess is Alive and Magic is Afoot!!!!
I'm just a simple housewife.
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I've held off as I didn't want to spoil your enjoyment of your seedling. But if you want my honest opinion I think you should cull it. Other than the color tone, which is very nice but easily obtainable on a better formed iris, I don't see any redeeming features to this seedling. That said, everyone's taste is different and there is no wrong or right opinion when it comes to a matter of preference for a flower or a plant. If there was what a boring world it would be!
So I wouldn't grow it, but so what? If YOU like it and it makes YOU happy that is what is important. I am having a similar problem with my PCI seedlings right now. They are all pretty and excellent garden plants, but not one is special enough or different enough in flower to keep. I know the pros are ruthless in their culling (you should see the compost heap at Mid-America!!), but it's so hard to toss a good flower just because it isn't a great flower. One at least (maybe two) is at least worthy of daubing pollen on to see what happens.
Don't forget to consider other factors: bud count, foliage habit, good plant growth, disease resistance, branching, etc., when making a final decision. Making crosses is addictive. You'll have to get used to more seedlings than you have room for and hence culls. Now if only I could get used to it...
So I wouldn't grow it, but so what? If YOU like it and it makes YOU happy that is what is important. I am having a similar problem with my PCI seedlings right now. They are all pretty and excellent garden plants, but not one is special enough or different enough in flower to keep. I know the pros are ruthless in their culling (you should see the compost heap at Mid-America!!), but it's so hard to toss a good flower just because it isn't a great flower. One at least (maybe two) is at least worthy of daubing pollen on to see what happens.
Don't forget to consider other factors: bud count, foliage habit, good plant growth, disease resistance, branching, etc., when making a final decision. Making crosses is addictive. You'll have to get used to more seedlings than you have room for and hence culls. Now if only I could get used to it...
~ Mike
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“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t
matter and those who matter don’t mind.” - Theodore Geisel, aka Dr.
Seuss