greenfinger
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| 27 Mar 2011 01:20 PM |
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Brugmansia 'Vermilion Sky'
pod parent: 'Super Pink'
pollen parent: 'Double Dark Rosetta'
breeder: Volker Sanders
nationality: DE (Germany)
year: 2008
seedling parent: RJ La Fraugh (US)
flower: double, nodding
color: pink (orange/pink combinations)
length: medium
corolla teeth: long, reflexed
leaves: bright green - elliptic
Fragrance Notes: Sweet Tangerine and Jasmine notes
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RJ
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| 27 Mar 2011 02:38 PM |
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Note: There is just one L in Vermilion.  |
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Teresa
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| 27 Mar 2011 03:46 PM |
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Congratulations, RJ! That's a beauty!  |
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RJ
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| 27 Mar 2011 05:29 PM |
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Thank you so much Teresa! Now all of the people who have seeds I've passed out over the last 2-3 years can name the parent, because this was the only seedling from that batch which made the 'final cut', and used the pollen or pod from lol 
Side story.... Someone asked me where I came up with the name, and it's actually a double entendre, yet somewhat spectacular to me. One evening strolling the plants, I saw it's big flush with flowers opened in all different stages on it's crown, and there was a beautiful sunset with a pink and orange summer sky. I've heard the term as a "Vermilion Sky" used for that type of sunset, and it resembled the color of the flowers at their prime. Then, secondly I was so proud of Volker and his achievement, that I wanted to name the flower after Volker Sanders, in response to it, he said he never wants anything with his name on it (and I quote "I will stop pollinating when I see my name on a flower") lol. So honoring that, I wanted to have his initial V in the name. The fact that "S" as in Sky and Sanders was in there was the second sign this is truly the name it should have.
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RJ
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| 27 Mar 2011 05:49 PM |
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Here's a photo of them opening day from last July. At 3:00 in the afternoon, they're already colored up and by the night time, the color just richens with the fuchsias and oranges begin to take the background. It's really a beautiful sight. The best part for me is the fragrance. Intense, like Tangerines and Jasmine.
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Teresa
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| 27 Mar 2011 07:40 PM |
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It's absolutely stunning! I LOVE the look, the description of the fragrance and your story about VS! That really means something! 
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BettyDee
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| 27 Mar 2011 07:50 PM |
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Gorgeous! It reminds me of the skies we have every so often. The sky gets so red that everything here on the ground takes on a reddish hue. |
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kasha77
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| 28 Mar 2011 07:20 AM |
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RJ- congrats on an spectacular brug! Just wondering, will you be offering it to the public in the future? I adore the color and really want to smell it's fragrance! YUM!
Looks like it will hold up in the heat well. Thanks for sharing! |
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RJ
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| 28 Mar 2011 01:25 PM |
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Thanks so much for the compliments all, but it's really Volker's creation. I just surrogated it into maturity  This one in particular is currently being crossed and re-crossed on it's second generation. Once I have finished using it's flowers for pods and pollen, I plan on getting this into circulation, because I want everyone to experience this amazing fragrance and the overall structure and growth of the tree. The fact that this one is a dual color is like icing on the cake. |
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RJ
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| 28 Mar 2011 03:58 PM |
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The flowers on my icon are this cultivar. Last night, I inspected and am excited to see Vermilion Sky forming tiny buds, which means it won't be long before I can post more photos of flowers. |
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Lenette
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| 28 Mar 2011 04:54 PM |
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Stunning color on this one. Kinda reminds me of the colors I get on MADM in the fall here. |
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Patricia Watson
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| 28 Mar 2011 05:29 PM |
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Absolutely gorgeous R.J. |
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Chara
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| 28 Mar 2011 07:33 PM |
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Congratulations, RJ! It is beautiful!
How does Vermillion Sky hold up in the heat? |
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RJ
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| 28 Mar 2011 08:17 PM |
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Thanks Lenette and Patricia. @Char..because it has lots of Versicolor genetics, it probably is the best flower for the heat I have. I also note that it's great when the summer nights are warm. The fragrance drifts for what seems forever. |
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RJ
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| 28 Feb 2012 11:48 PM |
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At the request of others, I finally had a chance to get a decent photograph of VS winter color. This one has been putting out blooms since about a week after Christmas, and to my surprise the pink has darkened up a lot in the cool weather, overpowering the orange undertones. I find this quite a contrast to others like Pink Beauty and Painted Lady who don't darken up much with cool evenings. However, I've always found this tri-color pretty striking nonetheless.  |
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DRC
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| 28 Feb 2012 11:57 PM |
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'Vermilion Sky' is a real doll the softer pink & orange tones are stunning
but when it comes to the cooler weather the deeper pink is also great on this Double babe
great work on producing this 1 RJ with the breeding from Volker Sanders
Shaun |
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RJ
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| 29 Feb 2012 02:33 PM |
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Shaun, thank you! It's been a joy and huge pleasure to have Vermilion Sky. I have already used it in more crosses than any other I have ever done. Just because of the magnitude of attributes I see this one contributing to future generations. Whatever anyone can dream up they like about a double multi-colored brug, this one's got it! I'll never forget what Volker told me when I presented the flower to him "This one has everything in it".  |
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DRC
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| 01 Mar 2012 02:44 AM |
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Rj, if you have a few spair seed of this cross and your looking for some one to grow it out for you
I would be very proud to do so there are many varieties around and i would love to get my hand on them
but i can only have seed .
Thanks and keep the hard work up
Shaun |
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RJ
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| 25 Apr 2012 04:39 PM |
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Today marks a benchmark for the lovely Vermilion Sky. I'm more than chuffed to announce it has been accepted into the collection of the Los Angeles Botanic Garden to be a permanent part of their plant exhibits. I cannot describe what this means, as I had selected this tree as it has very special meaning beyond just it's beautiful flowers. I wish to see this flourish and create a magnificent tree for the hundreds of thousands of people who visit each year. This is the fax I had received regarding this and another cultivar which will be placed somewhere in the vicinity also for the public to enjoy.  I only hope this is just the beginning of modern brugmansia cultivars being displayed in more gardens and arboretums throughout the US for the public to enjoy and appreciate. I'm happy to say that both will be in protected areas where these will not be damaged nor cut from passersby, and will be maintained under my direction on growth and maintenance. |
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RJ
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| 25 Apr 2012 04:43 PM |
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....yes, there will be more than one cultivar located there. |
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