Donate Now
and become
Forum Supporter.
Many perks!
<...more...>
|
02-11-2022, 08:24 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Currently "actual rain!" San Diego
Posts: 1,255
|
|
Clowesia Rebecca Northen 'Hilltop' x 'Grapefruit Pink'
Excited for my first Clowesia blooms ever - I see why people enjoy them! The frills are great but I'm not too sure of the picotee. The fragrance is complex and it reminds me of Ricola cough drops or sushi ginger... smells great though!
A couple bloomed with red frills on a separate spike. Not sure if it was a first time "mishap"
 |
|
Post Thanks / Like - 11 Likes
|
Roberta, My Green Pets, estación seca, fishmom, DeaC, Fuerte Rav, Dorchid, PlumCrazy, DirtyCoconuts, itzi, Steve83 liked this post
|
|
|
02-11-2022, 09:22 PM
|
 |
Super Moderator
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2008
Zone: 10a
Location: Coastal southern California, USA
Posts: 12,965
|
|
I like the picotee... My 'Grapefruit Pink' is blooming, quite pale. So the other cultivar must have had a lot more color. I think it's so cool that these bloom while they're still quite dormant. (I have one teensy little new growth, will be at least 2 months before it is close to ready for water, maybe more.
You might need to "qualify" location a bit differently... it's sure not cold THIS week!  |
|
Post Thanks / Like - 1 Likes
|
|
|
|
|
02-11-2022, 10:26 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Currently "actual rain!" San Diego
Posts: 1,255
|
|
I love that it blooms on dormant bulbs. It's very dramatic! I have another clone "Mikkabi" that just started its new growth. The psuedobulbs on that one seem to come off very easily...
And it's definitely not "cold" for people down here this week haha. I still laugh when people in San Diego wear full winter coats when its 60 oF outside...
|
02-11-2022, 10:29 PM
|
|
Super Moderator
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2008
Zone: 10a
Location: Coastal southern California, USA
Posts: 12,965
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff214
And it's definitely not "cold" for people down here this week haha. I still laugh when people in San Diego wear full winter coats when its 60 oF outside...
|
It was 86 deg F at my place yesterday...But I have been wearing fleece shirts all winter, I have switched to my "spring" wardrobe for at least a couple of days I freely admit to being a hothouse flower...
Last edited by Roberta; 02-11-2022 at 10:32 PM..
|
|
Post Thanks / Like - 1 Likes
|
DeaC liked this post
|
|
|
02-11-2022, 10:35 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Currently "actual rain!" San Diego
Posts: 1,255
|
|
Oh I just meant that people here have a very different temperature tolerance.
I work near the coast (70s-80s this week) and people here are still in long sleeves - long pants. I don't get it haha.
I come from a place... much colder. My parents just sent me a photo of a view from their home...
Last edited by Jeff214; 02-11-2022 at 10:41 PM..
|
02-11-2022, 10:39 PM
|
|
Super Moderator
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2008
Zone: 10a
Location: Coastal southern California, USA
Posts: 12,965
|
|
|
02-12-2022, 09:16 AM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2007
Zone: 5a
Location: fishers, indiana
Age: 57
Posts: 3,012
|
|
Excellent flowering. I like the fimbriated lip also. Congrats on the blooms--and for leaving your snow-covered origins behind. I was the popular guy on the street a couple of days ago who used the snow blower to clear everyone's driveways and sidewalks. So I envy your escape.
|
|
Post Thanks / Like - 1 Likes
|
|
|
|
|
02-12-2022, 01:49 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Currently "actual rain!" San Diego
Posts: 1,255
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by smweaver
Excellent flowering. I like the fimbriated lip also. Congrats on the blooms--and for leaving your snow-covered origins behind. I was the popular guy on the street a couple of days ago who used the snow blower to clear everyone's driveways and sidewalks. So I envy your escape.
|
Thanks, these are quite nice. The fragrance has markedly improved today and its filling up my house with a fruit candy like scent. I need more Clowesias now,,,
Now that I'm in so called "paradise", I miss seasons, rain, and snow! Also trees. |
02-13-2022, 08:57 AM
|
 |
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2007
Zone: 8b
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Age: 44
Posts: 10,174
|
|
I love the color on this one! Looks great!
|
02-13-2022, 09:35 AM
|
 |
Administrator
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2011
Zone: 6a
Location: Kansas
Posts: 5,048
|
|
Beautiful color, Jeff.
__________________
Caveat: Everything suggested is based on my environment and culture. Please adjust accordingly.
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:43 PM.
|
Linear Mode
