My Most Improved Seedling

10 years ago

This seedling's bloom hasn't changed much since last year, but branching and bud count sure have. This Back Scratcher kid went from 14 buds per scape last year to 26 and 28 buds on the scapes that get the most sun this year. And I still haven't gotten it out of part shade. It has 3-4 way branching. The blooms are in the 7-inch range.

Trimmer seedling X Back Scratcher

Another bloom on the clump

Here's one of heavily budded scapes!

You may remember this photo of it from last year:

Here are the parents:

Mama: Trimmer seedling "Laughing Hyena"

Papa: Dan Hansen's Back Scratcher

Now if I could just get it in full sun, so it would multiply better.

Debra

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Comments (17)

Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)
10 years ago
Debra: That is really something. All that beauty and lots of it too. Congratulations........Maryl
organic_kitten
10 years ago
That is an absolutely beautiful seedling. Gorgeous bloom and excellent stats. Wow! You are really doing wonderfully well as a hybridizer.
kay
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deangreen
10 years ago
very nice! really like the contrast of that bright midrid with the color!
shive
Original Author
10 years ago
Maryl - It's an ML bloomer, so with that many buds it should continue blooming very late.

Thanks Kay! I've really been blessed with some nice seedlings. And I've become so addicted to seeing the new ones bloom.

Dean - I usually don't care for midribs, but it seems to perk up the bloom on that one.

Debra

This post was edited by shive on Fri, Jun 28, 13 at 14:27
nat4b
10 years ago
Wow, it's a beauty! I don't know if they are true midribs, they kinda look like rays from the bright throat and are very becoming and on sepals too. And great improvement, esp not in full sun. Congrats!
I like mama and papa too. That's a great idea to show a kid with both parents
shive
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks Nat! I always like to see what the seedling parents look like. With one parent being a seedling, I thought it would be good to post the photo. I'm pretty impressed that "Laughing Hyena" doesn't pass on the brown tones of other bitoned toothies. Most of Gossards toothy cultivars have a brown undertone, but my seedling doesn't.

Debra
jean_ar
10 years ago
WOW!! Debra, I like that seedling better then either of the parents. The baby is a beauty. You got you a winner, there.I love it.

jean
avedon_gw
10 years ago
Totally gorgeous, you must be a proud "mama". The stats really improved from last year to this, wonder what will happen next year? Avedon
newyorkrita
10 years ago
I really like that Trimmer seedling "Laughing Hyena" . And yours is great. Anything that is such a bloom machine is a winner in my book.
Nancy
10 years ago
I like both the parents, but the seedling is even better, I think you have a real winner.
Nancy Barginear
10 years ago
Beautiful seedling. When are you going to share it with the rest of the world?

Nancy
shive
Original Author
10 years ago
Nancy - Someday when I have enough fans. I only have five right now. It only multiplied by one fan after last year's drought. If I get it in full sun, it should at least double every year. So maybe in three years.

Debra
maximus7116
10 years ago
This definitely looks like an intro to me. Great color, great teeth and nice bud count. What more could you want?
houstmag
10 years ago
WOW what a great looking seedling. It's s keeper in my book not only gorgeous but look at all those blooms.
Linda
shive
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks everyone! I really appreciate the comments.

Debra
timhensley
10 years ago
Great seedling.
mantis__oh
10 years ago
The recurved sepals and strongly darting throat definitely give this one personality.