May 20, 2012
Angel Trumpet Genevieve x Rothkirch
Here's a nice double pink Angel Trumpet seedling that has been in my watch zone for a couple of years now. The seedling is from a Brenda Delph cross of Brugmansia Genevieve x Rothkirch.
I like the soft pink color of the blooms and the crazy corolla teeth. This seedling has been a consistent bloomer, always producing triple skirted blooms.
The bloom color intensifies from what is shown in the photos. I took these photos when the blooms first opened. Afterwards the blooms were sliced open for pollinating.
I plan to name and register this seedling later this year and make it available to the public in early 2013.
I like the soft pink color of the blooms and the crazy corolla teeth. This seedling has been a consistent bloomer, always producing triple skirted blooms.The bloom color intensifies from what is shown in the photos. I took these photos when the blooms first opened. Afterwards the blooms were sliced open for pollinating. I plan to name and register this seedling later this year and make it available to the public in early 2013.May 17, 2012
Brugmansia Orange Sunshine x New Orleans Lady
Here's a nice double white Angel Trumpet seedling that grabbed my attention the other day. It is from a cross I made between Brugmansia Orange Sunshine x New Orleans Lady.
I like the fact that it has nice separated skirts. The blooms are also thicker in texture which helps them hold up better in our Florida heat. This seedling has gone through several bloom cycles and so far the blooms have remained snow white.
I feel this seedling is worthy of watching so I'm going to carry it over into my watch zone this summer.
I like the fact that it has nice separated skirts. The blooms are also thicker in texture which helps them hold up better in our Florida heat. This seedling has gone through several bloom cycles and so far the blooms have remained snow white. I feel this seedling is worthy of watching so I'm going to carry it over into my watch zone this summer.May 16, 2012
A double dose of lemon in a beautiful new Angel Trumpet
One of the more promising double yellow Angel Trumpets in my watch zone is this seedling from a cross I made between Brugmansia Lemon Twist x Lemon Meringue.
The lemon yellow double blooms are medium in size and long lasting.
So far the plant has remained compact and pest free. I will be moving it up to a 10 gallon size pot soon and it will be interesting to see if the plant responds and grows taller, or if it will remain compact.
Another great trait of this seedling is that the bloom color is consistent throughout the bloom.
As long as this seedling performs well this summer and no fungal problems surface, you can be certain it will be named and registered.
The lemon yellow double blooms are medium in size and long lasting.So far the plant has remained compact and pest free. I will be moving it up to a 10 gallon size pot soon and it will be interesting to see if the plant responds and grows taller, or if it will remain compact.Another great trait of this seedling is that the bloom color is consistent throughout the bloom.As long as this seedling performs well this summer and no fungal problems surface, you can be certain it will be named and registered.May 9, 2012
Angel Trumpet Pink Smitty x (Dark Rosetta x Super Pink)
Here's a nice double pink Angel Trumpet I've been watching for a couple of years now. It is a seedling from a cross I made between Brugmansia Pink Smitty x (Dark Rosetta x Super Pink).
The blooms have great form and substance, and have held up well in our Florida heat. I especially like the long corolla tube and the fact that the corolla skirts are not stuffed. Stuffed blooms struggle here during our hot steamy summers and often end up rotting in the center before they have a chance to fully open.
By the end of summer I'll have to decide if this one should be a keeper and be named and registered. I have a feeling it will make the cut.
The blooms have great form and substance, and have held up well in our Florida heat. I especially like the long corolla tube and the fact that the corolla skirts are not stuffed. Stuffed blooms struggle here during our hot steamy summers and often end up rotting in the center before they have a chance to fully open.By the end of summer I'll have to decide if this one should be a keeper and be named and registered. I have a feeling it will make the cut.May 8, 2012
Mr. Toad on bug watch
This toad is the first line of defense against any creatures that may want to feast on this batch of recently sowed Brugmansia seeds.
He has a confident "don't mess with me" look that is certain to scare unwanted visitors away. My toad population appears to be rebounding this year so hopefully they will help me keep the snails under control this summer.
He has a confident "don't mess with me" look that is certain to scare unwanted visitors away. My toad population appears to be rebounding this year so hopefully they will help me keep the snails under control this summer.May 7, 2012
Birds gone wild....again!
The birds are out of control at my place this spring. I left the windows down in my truck yesterday afternoon and evening and guess what I found this morning.....a half built birds nest!
In that short period of time they managed to fill my ceiling console half full of leaves, moss and twigs. An equal amount of debris were scattered on my seats and floor Unlike the earlier nest that the birds constructed in my shade house, I had no problem getting rid of this one. :)
In that short period of time they managed to fill my ceiling console half full of leaves, moss and twigs. An equal amount of debris were scattered on my seats and floor Unlike the earlier nest that the birds constructed in my shade house, I had no problem getting rid of this one. :)
An Angel Trumpet that's moving closer to becoming a keeper
I have been trialing this Angel Trumpet seedling for three years now and I have decided it is time to make it a keeper. The cross is Brugmansia Mountain Treasure x American Pride.
The blooms have great form, maintain their rich yellow color, and hold up well in our Florida heat. Add that to a fast growing, relatively pest free plant, and you have the potential for a winner.
I have several second generation seedlings growing from crosses I made with this plant. They are nearing blooming size now and I'm anxious to see how the blooms evolve.
Now it is time to start propagating this beauty and come up with a classy name.
The blooms have great form, maintain their rich yellow color, and hold up well in our Florida heat. Add that to a fast growing, relatively pest free plant, and you have the potential for a winner. I have several second generation seedlings growing from crosses I made with this plant. They are nearing blooming size now and I'm anxious to see how the blooms evolve.
Now it is time to start propagating this beauty and come up with a classy name.
May 3, 2012
A golden Angel Trumpet with European roots
Here is a promising new seedling from a cross between two classic European Angel Trumpet plants. The cross is Brugmansia Joli x Langenbuscher Garten.
In late March I featured another seedling from this same cross. Although the blooms were single, they stood out because they were petite and very thick textured.
The blooms on this seedling were not quite as small as those of its sibling, but they still were smaller than average. The blooms start out cream with a tinge of apricot, and then mature to a nice butter yellow.
This seedling has earned a place in my watch zone and will be observed during the summer to see how it performs in Florida's sauna-like summer weather.
In late March I featured another seedling from this same cross. Although the blooms were single, they stood out because they were petite and very thick textured. The blooms on this seedling were not quite as small as those of its sibling, but they still were smaller than average. The blooms start out cream with a tinge of apricot, and then mature to a nice butter yellow.
This seedling has earned a place in my watch zone and will be observed during the summer to see how it performs in Florida's sauna-like summer weather.May 2, 2012
Brugmansia Lizzy x Angel's Goldface
When I made this cross between Brugmansia Lizzy and Angel's Goldface I was hoping that a couple of the seedlings would produce a golden version of Lizzy's triple blooms. To date, three seedlings have bloomed and all three Angel Trumpet seedlings have yielded single yellow blooms. Here is the most recent seedling from this cross to bloom.
I'm certain that a couple of the seedlings in this batch will end up in my summer watch zone. The blooms so far have been a nice rich yellow that deepen to a bright orange as the blooms mature. The blooms are also thick textured and long lasting.
I still have about 8-10 seedlings from this cross yet to bloom so I'm not giving up hope that at least one will be a nice triple yellow.
I'm certain that a couple of the seedlings in this batch will end up in my summer watch zone. The blooms so far have been a nice rich yellow that deepen to a bright orange as the blooms mature. The blooms are also thick textured and long lasting. I still have about 8-10 seedlings from this cross yet to bloom so I'm not giving up hope that at least one will be a nice triple yellow.
May 1, 2012
Don't mess with me
This unusual bug has "don't mess with me" written all over it. I'm not sure what it is, but it was somewhat aggressive towards me as it was resting on a brugmansia leaf.
When I got closer, it curled it's body forward, scorpion style. It was if it was preparing to sting me, or anything else that got too close. I was not certain if this was a beneficial or nuisance pest, so I let it be.
It had a nice sized beak, obviously for sucking the juice out of something, either a plant or another insect. I'm hoping it is the latter.
When I got closer, it curled it's body forward, scorpion style. It was if it was preparing to sting me, or anything else that got too close. I was not certain if this was a beneficial or nuisance pest, so I let it be. It had a nice sized beak, obviously for sucking the juice out of something, either a plant or another insect. I'm hoping it is the latter.
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