Saturday, November 3, 2012 / Author: Sommer Gardens / Number of views: 9793 / Comments: / Article rating: No rating A Flaming Angel Trumpet A quick glance at this new Angel Trumpet seedling gives you the impression the bloom is on fire! This super-sized bloom is from a cross I made between Brugmansia ('Inca Sun' x 'Lemon Meringue') x 'Herbstzauber'.So far the long corolla teeth have not re-curved so the illusion of flames continues through the bloom cycle. These photos were captured a few weeks ago when the weather was still warm. This seedling is starting a new bloom cycle now and with our cooler nights, the new blooms are ... Categories:BrugmansiaSeedlings Tags:Angel TrumpetbrugBrugmansiaHerbstzauberinca sunLemon Meringue Read more
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 / Author: Sommer Gardens / Number of views: 9650 / Comments: / Article rating: No rating 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 ... Categories:BrugmansiaSeedlings Tags:Angel TrumpetbrugBrugmansiaLemon MeringueLemon Twist Read more
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 / Author: Sommer Gardens / Number of views: 9842 / Comments: / Article rating: No rating Brugmansia Lemon Twist x Lemon Meringue Here's another seedling from a cross I made between Brugmansia Lemon Twist x Lemon Meringue.As you can see the bloom is a medium sized, nicely formed double with yellow corolla teeth. I'm still hoping to see some color in one on the remaining seedlings from this cross yet to bloom Categories:BrugmansiaSeedlings Tags:Angel TrumpetBrugmansiabrugsLemon MeringueLemon Twist Read more
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 / Author: Sommer Gardens / Number of views: 5835 / Comments: / Article rating: No rating A lemony Angel Trumpet with an unusual twist This new Angel Trumpet seedling has one of the more unusual blooms I have encountered this season. It is from a cross involving Brugmansia Lemon Twist x Lemon Meringue. The outer skirt of the bloom has a waxy texture and is a bright yellow. The inner skirt is what makes this bloom unique. It has more of a satiny texture and is white with yellow edges. The white remained throughout the duration of the bloom's cycle. It is sort of the reverse of its father, Lemon Meringue, where the bloom ... Categories:BrugmansiaSeedlings Tags:Angel TrumpetBrugmansiabrugsLemon MeringueLemon Twist Read more