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Started by Loakesy , Apr 16 2012 18:02 PM

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Loakesy
Posted 16 April 2012 - 18:02 PM

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The winner this year is...

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SH13b S. oreophila x purpurea ssp. purpurea f. heterophylla (Clone 2)

I think this, or its sister, was first to open last year too!

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Posted 16 April 2012 - 19:04 PM

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'Tapestry' for me this year...

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Posted 16 April 2012 - 20:00 PM

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mine are all still very small...very cold these last few days too....around 5°....no growth.

but isn't this the best time of the season, am so excited...we wait all year for this season.  :heart:

Edited by Amar, 16 April 2012 - 20:02 PM.

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Daniel G
Posted 17 April 2012 - 10:58 AM

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Looking niiiice!
None of mine have opened.... yet!

Keep us updated through the year! :)

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 16:37 PM

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Well done! :D Almost no growth here though...

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 17:43 PM

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I've had one S. flava var. rugelii pitcher but it's not very spectacular at this time of year. But the S. oreophila Sand Mountain is looking promising with some nice veins.

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 19:29 PM

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S. oreophila last week and a hybrid two days ago others have also popped too.

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Posted 19 April 2012 - 20:01 PM

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S. oreophila sand mountain with a very nice pitcher and plenty more to come. Also first flava flower now.
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