September 2010 Archives
September 29, 2010
Brugmansia Jazzy and Naughty Nick mix things up...
This Angel Trumpet seedling has been producing some beautiful blooms this summer and has earned a spot in my watch zone for 2011. It is from a cross involving Brugmansia Jazzy x Naughty Nick.
I have several seedlings from this cross growing including one that was also in bloom at the same time as this one. I'll post a photo of it later this week. As you may have noticed, the seedling pictured here has a strong resemblance to its father, Naughty Nick. The one I will post later has a stronger resemblance to its mother, Brugmansia Jazzy.
This Angel Trumpet seedling has some wild and curly tendrils and so far all the blooms have been triples.
Too bad Jazzy's color was not carried over to the bloom. When the weather cools next month I will be dusting blooms on this plant with Jazzy's pollen to see if the second generation seedlings will have more color. I will also cross it back to some of its siblings to see what the results are.
Even though this Angel Trumpet seedling lacks color, the smaller sized blooms are still very appealing. I know I have at least 10-15 more seedlings from this cross yet to bloom. Maybe Christmas will come early and I'll be rewarded with a yellow bloom similar to this one?!
I have several seedlings from this cross growing including one that was also in bloom at the same time as this one. I'll post a photo of it later this week. As you may have noticed, the seedling pictured here has a strong resemblance to its father, Naughty Nick. The one I will post later has a stronger resemblance to its mother, Brugmansia Jazzy.This Angel Trumpet seedling has some wild and curly tendrils and so far all the blooms have been triples.Too bad Jazzy's color was not carried over to the bloom. When the weather cools next month I will be dusting blooms on this plant with Jazzy's pollen to see if the second generation seedlings will have more color. I will also cross it back to some of its siblings to see what the results are.Even though this Angel Trumpet seedling lacks color, the smaller sized blooms are still very appealing. I know I have at least 10-15 more seedlings from this cross yet to bloom. Maybe Christmas will come early and I'll be rewarded with a yellow bloom similar to this one?!September 27, 2010
An Angel Trumpet teases me before I head out of town
This new Angel Trumpet seedling decided to tease me right before I left for a multi-day work trip this past weekend. It is from a cross between Brugmansia Angel's Moonlight x Jazzy. The bloom was average in size with great form and substance.
Seeing how I was gone for 4 days, I have no idea what the final color turned out to be or how the bloom evolved...I hate when that happens! I'll anxiously be awaiting the next set of blooms so I can evaluate the seedling further.
Seeing how I was gone for 4 days, I have no idea what the final color turned out to be or how the bloom evolved...I hate when that happens! I'll anxiously be awaiting the next set of blooms so I can evaluate the seedling further. September 25, 2010
Full Moon Froggy
A couple of nights ago I came across this cool tree frog basking in the moonlight. From his perch high up on a brugmansia leaf, he has a perfect view of the rising full moon.
September 22, 2010
When clouds explode!
One thing I love about Florida is that we have some really cool storms. During the summer and and early fall, Central Florida becomes a breeding ground for massive thunderstorms. The storms are fueled by the collision between the east and west coast sea breezes. A few days ago this massive storm developed in less than an hour. As it grew larger and larger the sun started to set and the entire sky turned an eerie orange color. Here's one of my monster seedlings silhouetted be the growing storm.
To really appreciate the beauty of this storm cloud, you have to view it by itself. What a beauty!
You can always see what the weather is like at my place by checking out my personal weather station and weather cam. The cam faces towards the west and often captures our beautiful sunsets.September 21, 2010
America & The Chief in one Angel Trumpet...Oh my!
Last week during my Brugmansia Bloomapalooza, I was greeted by an Angel Trumpet bloom that took my breath away. It was on a seedling from a Brugmansia cross involving (Jacayna x The Chief) #5 x America.
Brugmansia Jacayna x The Chief #5 is a nice single yellow/orange Angel Trumpet I grew out from seeds obtained from Liz Fichtl. The golden blooms are similar to Orange Zest, another seedling from the same cross that was registered last fall. America is an Alice Harris introduction and is one of my favorite double/triple whites. I made this cross in hopes of creating some new multi-skirt yellows, but when the blooms are as nicely shaped as this one they can be any color they want.
The picture below shows the bloom on opening day. It took the bloom a couple of days to fully open.
This one will be a keeper for sure. I have other seedlings from this same cross yet to bloom so maybe luck will prevail and I'll end up with a yellow version of this same bloom!
Brugmansia Jacayna x The Chief #5 is a nice single yellow/orange Angel Trumpet I grew out from seeds obtained from Liz Fichtl. The golden blooms are similar to Orange Zest, another seedling from the same cross that was registered last fall. America is an Alice Harris introduction and is one of my favorite double/triple whites. I made this cross in hopes of creating some new multi-skirt yellows, but when the blooms are as nicely shaped as this one they can be any color they want.The picture below shows the bloom on opening day. It took the bloom a couple of days to fully open. This one will be a keeper for sure. I have other seedlings from this same cross yet to bloom so maybe luck will prevail and I'll end up with a yellow version of this same bloom!September 15, 2010
Could this Angel Trumpet be classified as having a shredded bloom?
For many Brugmansia lovers, having an Angel Trumpet like "Shredded White" pictured below is a real treat.
Here's another version of a shredded bloom that is not a treat to have in your garden,
It's hard to believe a little worm could do so much damage....and make such a mess!
Here's another version of a shredded bloom that is not a treat to have in your garden,It's hard to believe a little worm could do so much damage....and make such a mess!September 14, 2010
Pretty in Pink, an Angel Trumpet seedling with promise
Now that summer is winding down, my Angel Trumpets are gearing up for the fall Bloomapalooza. I must have captured photos of at least a dozen new promising Angel Trumpet seedlings in bloom for the first time tonight.
Here's one that grabbed my attention right away. The bloom is from a cross involving Brugmansia Butterfly x Day Dreams.
Besides having nicely shaped blooms, this seedling also had lush, green foliage with no evidence of pest or disease problems. The blooms are medium in size with a light fragrance.
This seedling will make it into my watch zone to see how it performs over time. I also envision using it in a few crosses this winter. It has some good traits worth passing on.
Unfortunately while out for my stroll I also noticed the caterpillars are back. Cats have been my number one pest problem this summer. Oh well, I would rather deal with caterpillars than broad mites.
Here's one that grabbed my attention right away. The bloom is from a cross involving Brugmansia Butterfly x Day Dreams.
Besides having nicely shaped blooms, this seedling also had lush, green foliage with no evidence of pest or disease problems. The blooms are medium in size with a light fragrance. This seedling will make it into my watch zone to see how it performs over time. I also envision using it in a few crosses this winter. It has some good traits worth passing on. Unfortunately while out for my stroll I also noticed the caterpillars are back. Cats have been my number one pest problem this summer. Oh well, I would rather deal with caterpillars than broad mites.
September 1, 2010
Another Angel Trumpet in the Shooting Star Trilogy
Seeing how I have another Angel Trumpet seedling from a cross involving Shooting Star in bloom now, I thought I might as well make this a Shooting Star Trilogy. Here is a bloom from a Brugmansia Shooting Star x New Orleans Lady seedling.
As the blooms mature the color deepens and the tendrils re-curve as shown in the photo above. The blooms start out a nice soft pink with long tendrils as you can see below.
This seedling is a monster, towering close to ten feet tall right now. It has been a regular bloomer this summer and was one of the first seedlings to start blooming following our winter freeze. I was able to set a few seed pods on it this spring and I recently harvested the pods and planted the seeds. I know I have other seedlings from this cross growing out so hopefully by fall I'll be able to showcase some of its siblings.
As the blooms mature the color deepens and the tendrils re-curve as shown in the photo above. The blooms start out a nice soft pink with long tendrils as you can see below. This seedling is a monster, towering close to ten feet tall right now. It has been a regular bloomer this summer and was one of the first seedlings to start blooming following our winter freeze. I was able to set a few seed pods on it this spring and I recently harvested the pods and planted the seeds. I know I have other seedlings from this cross growing out so hopefully by fall I'll be able to showcase some of its siblings. As far as fragrance goes, it does have a pleasant one. I do not have the best nose for fragrances, so that is why I do not always note the fragrance when I post info on my seedlings.
