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More signs of warming- Larkspur

Tess — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:27:26 +0000

I just love their backs, so crazy.

And when we finally get some Fuschia, I’ll know we’re really out of the cold.

Delta Rose Hibiscus

Tess — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:03:41 +0000

Another Dupont Cajun variety- and no, I don’t have stock in them- we have an overabundance since they’re the supplier the local chapter of the American Hibiscus Society’s chosen to use for their annual sales.

Low AHS price + gorgeous blooms = another hibiscus in the backyard.

And this one’s a doozy- it’s huge and practically florescent- what’s not to love?

Ooh La La Hibiscus with the teeniest grasshopper

Tess — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:15:37 +0000

This was actually taken a couple of months ago and I’ve just gotten around to uploading it. There aren’t many blooms at the moment- we’re in the middle of a god-awful streak of sky high temps with near-drought conditions, so I can’t blame them for not wanting to be bothered. Every time I step outside I lose any motivation I might’ve started out with, so I can completely relate.

Blackjack Hibiscus (and black cat)

Tess — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:05:56 +0000

I think it just confuses Bianca when I take photos of boring things like plants. She tends to get in the middle of it and look at me like I’m crazy.

So Black Jack is/was a Dupont variety; I note it’s not listed on their website any more, so it might have been discontinued. I’ve never been a big fan of the browns and greens in hibiscus blooms, but Charlie thought this one looked exotic.

It’s a slow grower, and even after being pinched off twice, this was the first bloom in 9 months. (though a second followed close behind.)

Some Peach Schnapps (Hibiscus) to keep you warm…

Tess — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:27:14 +0000

It’s a damn cold night here in NOLA- hard freeze warnings on both the North and South shores, my heater is not cooperating, and I have too much to do tonight to rely on some real Schnapps-like beverage to create any internal warmth, so we’ll just have to Think Spring.

Or Schnapps. Whatever works for you.

Hot Ticket Hibiscus

Tess — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:00:59 +0000

It’s been a slow grower, but despite not being very big made it through the winter just fine and has started to bloom with fair regularity.

Mardi Gras Rose

Tess — Mon, 26 May 2008 21:24:57 +0000

So here we are again, the roses are blooming and I’m wondering how long it’ll last. Charlie keeps reminding me that our climate is just not kind to roses, but I’m gonna keep trying a little while longer. After all, banging my head on the wall is one of my favorite activities.

Anyway, here’s a new one, Mardi Gras. I was actually shopping for a replacement for Beloved (may she rest in peace) and decided I had to give this one a chance based on the name alone.

It’s really luminous, and so far a fast grower, so we’ll see how she fares.

First Fuschia

Tess — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:12:20 +0000

Here’s the first fuschia bloom of the year. I love ‘em, but they don’t last long here, they absolutely fall apart in the heat, so I enjoy them while I can.

Usually I buy them in baskets, but this year I started with a small plant and we’ll see how long I can nurse it along before it kicks it.

Metallica Hibiscus & possibly the most nauseatingly cute photo in the world.

Tess — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:22:35 +0000

Tis the season to replace all the stuff that died over the winter. My favorite Hibiscus guy is gone, alas, but I bought several from his recommended source.

They were decently large, and budded up. They’re at least twice as big as most mail order exotics. In short, they were really good… except that…you know…they’re not David.

Anyway, this was Hibiscus Metallica’s first bloom, and I was trying to get a shot of it, not realizing I was being so closely watched until I edited the photo.

Silver Memories Hibiscus

Tess — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:07:19 +0000

Nice and big, beautiful bush. It’s been 2 days now, and it’s still open with very little color degradation. Definitely a keeper!