January 27, 2013
This Brugmansia raises the bar in 2013
Every so often I spot a new Angel Trumpet bloom that really wows me. This seedling from a cross I made between Brugmansia 'Jazzy' x 'America' did just that when I returned from a recent business trip.
This seedling is from 2009 and fortunately made it through that winter's devastating freeze. That freeze was a major set-back to my hybridizing program, killing about 80% of my seedlings including many unique crosses from Brenda Delph and Delisa Harvey.
The parents, Brugmansia 'Jazzy' and 'America' were on my favorites list when I made this cross. Brugmansia 'Jazzy' was nice single yellow/orange with crazy corolla teeth. Brugmansia 'America' is a beautiful multi-skirted white introduced by Alice Harris.
One trait I really like about this seedling is that it was orange from the start. Often blooms will start out cream and change colors as the blooms mature. This bloom was orange from the day it first started opening.
Brugmansia 'Jazzy' x 'America' has raised the bar for my expectations in 2013. With hundreds of new brugmansia seedlings set to bloom for the first time this spring, they are going to have a tough time beating the looks of this one.
This seedling is from 2009 and fortunately made it through that winter's devastating freeze. That freeze was a major set-back to my hybridizing program, killing about 80% of my seedlings including many unique crosses from Brenda Delph and Delisa Harvey.
The parents, Brugmansia 'Jazzy' and 'America' were on my favorites list when I made this cross. Brugmansia 'Jazzy' was nice single yellow/orange with crazy corolla teeth. Brugmansia 'America' is a beautiful multi-skirted white introduced by Alice Harris.
One trait I really like about this seedling is that it was orange from the start. Often blooms will start out cream and change colors as the blooms mature. This bloom was orange from the day it first started opening. 
Brugmansia 'Jazzy' x 'America' has raised the bar for my expectations in 2013. With hundreds of new brugmansia seedlings set to bloom for the first time this spring, they are going to have a tough time beating the looks of this one.January 18, 2013
Another Brugmansia earns keeper status
I've been watching this Angel Trumpet seedling for over a year and decided it is truly worth naming and registering. The cross is Brugmansia 'New Orleans Lady' x 'Marshmallow Sunset'.
It recently had a flush of blooms that were so large and heavy I had to stake a couple of branches to keep them off the ground. The blooms consistently have at least three skirts and often sport a separated upper skirt as shown in the photo above. During the cooler weather the blooms take on a slight apricot tinge, but for the most part they remain a bright creamy white color.
I wish my sense of smell was better so i could tell if 'New Orleans Lady' passed on her fragrance genes, but I'll just have to wait until I have a visitor sniff it for me.
This seedling is currently being propagated so it should be readily available by summer.
It recently had a flush of blooms that were so large and heavy I had to stake a couple of branches to keep them off the ground. The blooms consistently have at least three skirts and often sport a separated upper skirt as shown in the photo above. During the cooler weather the blooms take on a slight apricot tinge, but for the most part they remain a bright creamy white color.
I wish my sense of smell was better so i could tell if 'New Orleans Lady' passed on her fragrance genes, but I'll just have to wait until I have a visitor sniff it for me.
This seedling is currently being propagated so it should be readily available by summer.
January 8, 2013
Brugmansia ('Rosalie' x 'Inca Sun') x 'Pink Pizzaz'
Here's a new Angel Trumpet seedling that I feel has potential. The cross is Brugmansia ('Rosalie' x 'Inca Sun') x 'Pink Pizzaz'.
The blooms start out with Rosalie's color, but mature to a more peachy salmon color. The color reminds me somewhat of Georgia Peach.
The pod parent, Brugmansia 'Rosalie' x 'Inca Sun' is a seedling I plan to name and register this month. It has large bright yellow blooms and I used it in lots of crosses last year. I expect it to influence the outcome of lots of new seedlings this year.
Besides the color and thick texture of the blooms, I like the long corolla teeth. I'll be watching this one throughout the winter to see how it evolves.
The blooms start out with Rosalie's color, but mature to a more peachy salmon color. The color reminds me somewhat of Georgia Peach. 
The pod parent, Brugmansia 'Rosalie' x 'Inca Sun' is a seedling I plan to name and register this month. It has large bright yellow blooms and I used it in lots of crosses last year. I expect it to influence the outcome of lots of new seedlings this year.
Besides the color and thick texture of the blooms, I like the long corolla teeth. I'll be watching this one throughout the winter to see how it evolves.January 4, 2013
The show never ends with this Brugmansia!
I've been trialing this Angel Trumpet seedling for several years now and it has turned out to be a real winner. The cross is Brugmansia 'Bert' x 'Naughty Nick'.
The blooms almost always have 4 skirts, are above average in size, and are long lasting. The plant loves to bloom too and it seems like it is always in bloom.
The plant has its father's growth habit. Like 'Naughty Nick' it is a vigorous grower and the seedling is pushing up the roof in my 12ft tall shade house.
In our recent cooler weather the blooms have been picking up some apricot color, but for most of the year they are a creamy white. It is not uncommon for the blooms to have 6 skirts like the bloom in the photo below.
I plan to name and register this seedling in early 2013. I put it into production last fall so I'll have plenty of plants available this spring.
Now i just need to come up with an appropriate name for it.
The blooms almost always have 4 skirts, are above average in size, and are long lasting. The plant loves to bloom too and it seems like it is always in bloom.
The plant has its father's growth habit. Like 'Naughty Nick' it is a vigorous grower and the seedling is pushing up the roof in my 12ft tall shade house.
In our recent cooler weather the blooms have been picking up some apricot color, but for most of the year they are a creamy white. It is not uncommon for the blooms to have 6 skirts like the bloom in the photo below.
I plan to name and register this seedling in early 2013. I put it into production last fall so I'll have plenty of plants available this spring.Now i just need to come up with an appropriate name for it.
January 1, 2013
An unusual looking Angel Trumpet to start the year off
I'm not sure what the cross is on this Brugmansia because the tag is faded, but it sure does have an unusual bloom form.
The blooms are snow white and larger than average. It has had four blooms since I first spotted it, and all four have looked the same. I'm hoping the unusual form is the norm for this seedling, and it doesn't evolve into a more ordinary looking bloom.
I've already incorporated this one into my breeding program. I'm crossing it with some other flouncy brugmansia that have more color.
I just know 2013 is going to be a great year for Brugmansia!
The blooms are snow white and larger than average. It has had four blooms since I first spotted it, and all four have looked the same. I'm hoping the unusual form is the norm for this seedling, and it doesn't evolve into a more ordinary looking bloom.
I've already incorporated this one into my breeding program. I'm crossing it with some other flouncy brugmansia that have more color. I just know 2013 is going to be a great year for Brugmansia!
December 30, 2012
Brugmansia 'New Orleans Lady' x 'Lemon Kisses'
This is the first of several Angel Trumpet seedlings I'm growing out from a cross of Brugmansia 'New Orleans Lady' x 'Lemon Kisses' to bloom.
The blooms were above average in size with great form.
I like the way the corolla teeth re-curve back.
Brugmansia 'New Orleans Lady' x 'Lemon Kisses'
The blooms were above average in size with great form. 
I like the way the corolla teeth re-curve back. Brugmansia 'New Orleans Lady' x 'Lemon Kisses'
I plan to watch this one during the winter to see how it evolves.
December 29, 2012
A new Brugmansia to warm up this dreary winter day.
Here's a new Angel Trumpet seedling that will certainly brighten up this winter day. The cross is Brugmansia 'Teri Shiavo' x 'Langenbuscher Garten'.
The color is a deep orange and the blooms are larger than average with a thick substance.
The plant has been a vigorous grower with dark green foliage. The leaves do not have the mottled look you often see on the foliage of 'Langenbuscher Garten'.
I've already used this seedling in several crosses in hopes to inject some color into some less colorful cultivars.
The color is a deep orange and the blooms are larger than average with a thick substance.
The plant has been a vigorous grower with dark green foliage. The leaves do not have the mottled look you often see on the foliage of 'Langenbuscher Garten'.
I've already used this seedling in several crosses in hopes to inject some color into some less colorful cultivars.December 27, 2012
Brugmansia 'New Orleans Lady' x 'Tootsie'
An Angel Trumpet seedling from a cross I made between Brugmansia 'New Orleans Lady' x 'Tootsie' has been a prolific bloomer with Tootsie-sized blooms.
In its first bloom flush at least 15 blooms were open at once, quite impressive for a first time bloomer. The blooms start out white/cream and then slowly turn orange as they mature. Both 'New Orleans Lady' and 'Tootsie' have similar coloration.
I don't have a great sense of smell but I could easily detect a strong fragrance in this seedling.
I have a bunch more seedlings from this cross, and a reverse cross of the same parents, that should be blooming this winter. I'm really curious to see if the blooms of the reverse cross look similar to these. Meanwhile I plan to watch this one through the winter to see how it evolves.
In its first bloom flush at least 15 blooms were open at once, quite impressive for a first time bloomer. The blooms start out white/cream and then slowly turn orange as they mature. Both 'New Orleans Lady' and 'Tootsie' have similar coloration.
I don't have a great sense of smell but I could easily detect a strong fragrance in this seedling.
I have a bunch more seedlings from this cross, and a reverse cross of the same parents, that should be blooming this winter. I'm really curious to see if the blooms of the reverse cross look similar to these. Meanwhile I plan to watch this one through the winter to see how it evolves.December 26, 2012
Brugmansia 'Double L'Amour' x 'Bergische Symphony'
This new Angel Trumpet seedling is from a cross I made between Brugmansia 'Double L'Amour' x 'Bergische Symphony'.
The blooms have the flair of 'Bergische Symphony' while taking on the form and color attributes of 'Double L'Amour'. The blooms are also similar in size to those of 'Double L'Amour'. The blooms of 'Bergische Symphony' are much larger.
This seedling has lots of good qualities so I plan to carry it forward into 2013 for observation. I've also made a few crosses with it and have a couple of seed pods forming now.
The blooms have the flair of 'Bergische Symphony' while taking on the form and color attributes of 'Double L'Amour'. The blooms are also similar in size to those of 'Double L'Amour'. The blooms of 'Bergische Symphony' are much larger.
This seedling has lots of good qualities so I plan to carry it forward into 2013 for observation. I've also made a few crosses with it and have a couple of seed pods forming now.December 19, 2012
My garden friend
Tree frogs are always a welcome sight in my greenhouse. I caught this one last night working his way up to a better vantage point.
He looks like he could use a few more insects in his diet.
A quick glance to make sure no enemies are waiting for a quick snack.
Success!
He looks like he could use a few more insects in his diet.A quick glance to make sure no enemies are waiting for a quick snack.Success!
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