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Post by dvg on Oct 14, 2020 16:03:16 GMT -5
The first flower fully opened over five weeks ago and should have a few more weeks left before it eventually fades away and perishes. The wind was whipping them around today; it got them flying around like an old witch on a new broomstick.    dvg |
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Post by dvg on Nov 3, 2020 12:40:07 GMT -5
These durable blossoms are coming up on their two month anniversary...  dvg |
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Post by ellsie on Nov 3, 2020 17:59:35 GMT -5
It's interesting how these long-lasting blooms show their age by going white on their "tops" first! 😁
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Post by dvg on Jun 2, 2021 11:23:25 GMT -5
Another flower stalk,  and the bladderwort that's pushing it.  dvg |
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Post by dvg on Jul 11, 2021 13:18:30 GMT -5
The flower stalk is still showing progress, despite being moved outside for our summer here.  It is grown in dappled sunlight and in open air with west facing exposure.  Seems to be liking the great outdoors with a new flower stalk emerging. dvg |
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Post by dvg on Jul 31, 2021 15:45:10 GMT -5
Still have hope for this pending flower despite it already being 31°c here today and warmer temps being forecast for tomorrow.  dvg |
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Post by dvg on Aug 2, 2021 14:14:22 GMT -5
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Post by dvg on Aug 4, 2021 13:25:11 GMT -5
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Post by dvg on Aug 19, 2021 13:33:20 GMT -5
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Post by dvg on Dec 20, 2021 14:43:19 GMT -5
Another update on this hybrid clone, with three flower stalks now pointing north.  The largest flower stalk also has a couple of offshoot flowers forming from the leaf axils below the apex flowers, the first time that i've seen that occur here.   dvg |
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Post by dvg on Jan 1, 2022 17:22:10 GMT -5
Getting there...  dvg |
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Post by dvg on Jan 5, 2022 23:35:41 GMT -5
Was decidedly determined to capture a pic of this flower's progress tonight.   dvg |
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Post by dvg on Jan 10, 2022 14:40:44 GMT -5
Noticed the nectar spur has a barb-like shape to it, similar to a fish hook.  One now opened, with another on the way.  dvg |
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Post by dvg on Jan 12, 2022 18:47:55 GMT -5
The other side view of the barbed nectar spur.  Some alpina on top and right, alpina x campbelliana laying low.  Have really started to take a shine to this easy to satisfy Utric crossing.   dvg |
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Post by dvg on Jan 13, 2022 20:46:11 GMT -5
Check out the insect wing veining patterns on the open flower below.  A closer peek at the opening flower.  dvg |
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