Must be the 'Unwin' Fever

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Posted by john3 6b NC (My Page) on

Wed, Jun 25, 08 at 15:08

I have my first two blooms on this 'from seed' last year. Had many offspring, but failed to get them in the correct lighting. This year I have most in pots, which get either early/late day afternoon/early evening sun. The first was a double apricot, and the second is probably a single(it has nine petals in a circle with four behind; not familiar with classifications to know if that is considered semi-double). Hope the remaining nine plants are different and as stunning. Well worth the purchase at Lowe's last year! [Can't show pictures, due to lack of camera]

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Posted by sqftgarden_in_wnc 6b/7a (My Page) on
Tue, Jul 1, 08 at 13:52

I started some Unwin's from seed this year. I hope I have good luck with them. They are about 6-8 inches tall right now and will probably get planted out in the next week while I am on break from work. I have a spot that gets good AM sun and light shade in the afternoon and evening.

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Posted by john3 6b NC (My Page) on
Tue, Jul 1, 08 at 14:50

One disappointing discovery: the blooms don't last very long. The first two may have lasted a week or close to it, but the more recent seemed to be blown apart by wind yesterday after a few days. Will decide about keeping after the rest nine bloom to see coloring and durability.

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