This is a cross of N. triandrus v. pulchellus x N. triandrus aurantiacas. There is not a hint of orange in any of the progeny. Mid yellow on opening fading to white. Only a very few of the seedlings have…
V04-85 Triandrus intra species cross
Author: Stephen Vinisky, Oregon
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Miniature Highs & Lows
I don’t mean to give you the mistaken impression that all Miniature crosses yield spectacular flowers. Obtaining seedlings that are “better” than both parents in multiple aspects has been the exception rather than the rule for me. Panning for gold…
Miniature 2Y-Y
This grex has been really nice. This is V05-27-5. It is a cross of [(Camborn x Candlepower) x N. calcicola, 02 selection}. To me, the most interesting aspect(s) seems to be much improved substance added to a much more reasonable…
This morning…
Winter has returned to Sherwood, Oregon. For the next week, night temps in the low twenties to mid thirties (F) with snow likely a few nights. Things will slow up outside by a considerable degree. Steve
triandrus x fernandesii
Was quite interested to see Theo’s photo of the naturally occurring hybrid of this type of cross. This is a cross of N. triandrus pulchellus x N. fernandesii. Frankly, I don’t think it is as good as Rod Barwick’s Angel…
Mini – Yikes!
Eight petal wonders occur in Miniatures as well. I don’t see it too often. Doesn’t seem to repeat. Steve