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AlohaHoya
Keaau, HI
(Zone 11)
September 10, 2009
11:08 PM Post #7049983
| Hey chums, howsit? Been kinda absent lately...and I have been missing you all!! Just a lot of stuff going on...all good.
Can anyone ID this little gem I found in my shadehouse? Is it a Malva? Palest blue/lavender...really very small. I haven't a clue where it came from!!! The pale color extends from the throat out on the petals...which doesn't show up much on this thumbnail.
Thanks!
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westraad
Xai Xai
Mozambique
September 11, 2009
02:05 AM Post #7050377
| Hi alohaHoya! as far as i know, we are all doing good.
What a beautiful flower! i don't know what it is, but i just had to comment on how pretty it is. it certainly is a gem!
Isaac |
Metrosideros
Keaau, HI
September 11, 2009
02:20 AM Post #7050386
| Maybe a Gesneriad. Such as a Sinningia. |
AlohaHoya
Keaau, HI
(Zone 11)
September 11, 2009
01:06 PM Post #7051637
| Was thinking that too. Think I shall just sit back and watch her grow! |
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
September 12, 2009
05:51 PM Post #7056407
| Hey Dave, I thought Sinningia was in the gloxina family. Or is there a G sinningia also?
Well, I just discovered that they are now considered Gesneriads...fancy that, another name change...grin. I did find this absolutely beautiful image gallery you both might like.
http://www.gesneriads.ca/
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rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
September 17, 2009
08:21 PM Post #7075682
| I was thinking it was gesneriad too. I didn't know you liked those Carol. I have a couple of them I obtained through trades this summer.
How was your visit with Wayne? I Haven't talked to him yet. |
AlohaHoya
Keaau, HI
(Zone 11)
September 18, 2009
03:42 PM Post #7078298
| Had a great visit ...I think we are going to do some swaps! Have a number of things he and Bobby would like and I can grow owt stuff.
How was your trip? |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
September 18, 2009
10:35 PM Post #7079806
| That's good! Yes, I know you have lots of stuff he would like! lol. Glad you had a good visit. I ran into Bob at work the other day and got the elevator briefing. I missed my happy hour with Wayne tonight, so may be catch up tomorrow.
Trip was great!! was dicey getting to Seattle, it's even more difficult to get to than Hawaii even with my 24 years of seniority.
Rained a couple days in Seattle reminding me of my fortune of wintering here. Victoria was stunning, has really grown and they've finally caught up with the gouge tourist prices, but still very worth the visit. Dad brought a lap top so I blogged in the Chronicle while there..here are some pictures.
Butchart Gardens
http://www.chron.com/commons/persona.html?newspaperUserId=rj...
Victoria
http://www.chron.com/commons/persona.html?newspaperUserId=rj...
And my Moms (stepmom) garden in Seattle
Tangletown
http://www.chron.com/commons/persona.html?newspaperUserId=rj... |
Happy_1
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(Zone 10b)
September 19, 2009
07:14 AM Post #7080523
| Beautiful rj.
Hap |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
September 19, 2009
12:19 PM Post #7081131
| it is! but it will be very cold in 3 weeks..
Carol, here is the gesneriad or however u spell it.. at least I think that's what it is.
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Metrosideros
Keaau, HI
September 19, 2009
12:44 PM Post #7081194
| Hey Randy, is that an Achimenes grandiflora, Orchid Pansy. |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
September 19, 2009
04:43 PM Post #7081859
| A big welcome back to both of you! Been missing you Carol! But glad to hear that your absense was all good. You are really becoming THE attraction of the Big Island!
Randy - soooo glad you had a good trip. Beautiful!!! Sorry to hear about the prices though...I spose that is going to be the case everywhere. This economy has really hurt tourism. My friend in Bali hasn't had any bookings in weeks, and nothing more to come for the next four weeks! His family is hurting...may have to find a different job. Which would really be a shame, because he is soooooo good at what he does. Ahhhhh durn economy!!!
Yokwe,
Shari |
Braveheartsmom
Kihei, HI
(Zone 11)
September 20, 2009
12:49 AM Post #7083166
| Aloha you guys 
Randy, your Mom's garden is delightful - please tell her how much I enjoyed the tour. |
rjuddharrison
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
September 20, 2009
12:17 PM Post #7084231
| I sure will! |
