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Addict
| | Posted on Monday, August 09, 2004 - 08:52 am: |   
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This is a new hybrid I've produced. I love the black and white striped bees. I haven't thought of a name for it yet - any suggestions?
addict suffolk zone 8 UK |
Marciam
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| | Posted on Monday, August 09, 2004 - 06:39 pm: |
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Very nice one! As for names, I have a terrible time naming anything--kids, pets, etc!
Marcia, Pennsylvania Zone 5 |
Gardenfiend
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| | Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 02:19 am: |
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Can't suggest a name either, but the two-tone bees are very attractive. I love white delphiniums and this one is special.
Mara Germany zone 6-7 |
Terryk
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 10:12 am: |
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Just beautiful. How about Black Tie or Elegance? It gives a very formal look to me-like a black tie affair or Prom night.
Terryk
- NY,
Zone "6"
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Susanq
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| | Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 10:47 am: |
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Wow, that is very pretty, Mike! I like the hint of green too.
I like Terry's names - in the same vein it could be 'Formal Affair'.
SusanQ - Zone 4b-5b Wisconsin |
Kaguyahime
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| | Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 05:25 pm: |
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Love it! hows the plant is it a tall cultivar? is the bee rather large or isnt the flower that large (like D."sandpiper")? not that i mind (i love this effect),just curious,
i thought of "Paper Ashes"
Kaguyahime
- oost-Vlaanderen,
Zone "8"
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Addict
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 05:56 pm: |
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Hi Kaguyahime,
The plant is in its first year of flowering and is 1.6m tall and the flowers are 35-40mm diameter.
I have several very similar from this cross but this has the most dramatic striping in the bees so far but there are still some to flower.
Thanks to all for the names - I wondered about "Domino" - What do you think?
addict suffolk zone 8 UK |
Kaguyahime
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| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 02:40 pm: |
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Probably it wil grow 20 cm taller next year then ,i know of treatments where there is given a liquid N-fertilizer (in the active growing period) to the roots AND foliage every two weeks with the result/reaction of becoming 40-60 cm taller then the average hight!if yd ask me, I find "Domino" a very suitable name for this wonderful Delph.
Kaguyahime
- oost-Vlaanderen,
Zone "8"
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Addict
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 04:48 pm: |
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Thanks Kaguyahime. Still open to ideas for names I thought Terry's ideas were good too.
Now to propagate it next year!!
addict suffolk zone 8 UK |
Hydrangea
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 05:57 pm: |
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I like Domino the best, but here's another suggestion:
Salt 'N Peppa
Hydrangea
- Ontario,
Zone "Canada 5b USA 4"
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Jeanne
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| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 07:17 pm: |
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It is so Beautiful...Looks like a "Wedding Cake" to me..so why not "Wedding Cake"?...Jeanne 
Jeanne
- Texas,
Zone "8"
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Terryk
| | Posted on Friday, August 13, 2004 - 09:59 am: |
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Ah! You can see the difference in the male, female suggestions for the flower name. Verrry interesting!
Terryk
- NY,
Zone "6"
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Bloomorselse
| | Posted on Friday, August 13, 2004 - 06:52 pm: |
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It is lovely. I can't stop looking at it. I like Formal Affair, but my name pick would be Formal Attire. Just how does a person propogate a delphinium? I assume that the seeds would not be an exact copy of the parent. Do you have to take cuttings ? Put my name on your list if you market them.
Joan New Brunswick Zone 4b |
Addict
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 07:00 am: |
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I'm going to propagate by basal stem cuttings as you say seed of delphinium does not come true. It will take a year or so to bulk up the plant to take enough cuttings but I definitely intend to market it provided I can keep it going through its first winter!
addict suffolk zone 8 UK |
Derek
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| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 08:34 am: |
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That quite a unique hydrid you have produced Mike...the name that sprung to mind for me immediately was Dalmatian Delphinium 
Derek Quebec Canada Zone 3b |
Hydrangea
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 08:42 am: |
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How about Checkers or Checkerboard
Hydrangea
- Ontario,
Zone "Canada 5b USA 4"
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Terryk
| | Posted on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 05:28 pm: |
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Actually Dalmatian does sound like the perfect name!
Terryk
- NY,
Zone "6"
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Twrosz
My Weather
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2004 - 02:08 pm: |
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Hi all! ... here's a black and white striped bee in which came forth in my garden. I totally LOVE this stunning creation of nature! Everyone comments on this one! Addict, I LOVE your new hybrid!
Terry 
Twrosz Alberta, Can. Zone 3a |
Terryk
| | Posted on Friday, September 03, 2004 - 12:51 pm: |
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Can see why they do-nature sure does some wonderful things!
Would you happen to have any spare seeds?
Terryk
- NY,
Zone "6"
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Twrosz
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| | Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 12:49 pm: |
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Terry, unfortunately this one appears to be really rather sterile. I'll soon cut the dried spikes off and shake them out and indeed hope for a few good seeds! I'll let you know what comes of it.
The plant itself is stocky and strong and puts on a beautiful show!
Terry
Twrosz Alberta, Can. Zone 3a |
Mamuska
| | Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2004 - 02:49 pm: |
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Beautiful delphinium...
What about 'Checkmate'?
Monika
Mamuska
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Zone "6A"
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Bloomorselse
| | Posted on Monday, September 27, 2004 - 06:26 pm: |
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Addict, did you pick out a name yet. I want to make sure to keep my eyes opened for this one.
Joan New Brunswick Zone 4b |
Addict
| | Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2004 - 03:34 am: |
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