It takes on average two years for a seedling to flower especially in our climate, and its always fascinating to see what comes from it. The aim is to make a hybrid that takes the characteristics of two plants to create a possible Frankenbloom that could surpass and improve or blend your chosen plants.
But it's a lottery really, every seed within the pod can be different, be it colour, leaf shape, vigour or scent. The bottom line is it can be fun experimenting.
I'd like to introduce you to some Brugmansias that have been registered with Brugmansia Growers International ( Great site ) and named after my wife and family.
Angie's Blush for my wife.
Angie Leigh , thought I'd pollinated two singles, but a bee beat me to it, and the result was even better.
Goff's Girl named for my Mum with a nod to my Grandad Goffin. It's a real shape shifter. Mum Loves it!
Bill's Gold, named for my late Dad. Just quite what he would of made a flower being named after him I'll never know. But he has another one coming later this year.
Next up is Suzie's Pink for my sister, which is prolific but not easy to root.
I'm trying to air-layering this one...I'm a little nervous!
and finally, well for now, a cold variety Brugmansia named after my wife's favourite tipple Rioja
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