Here is one of my favorites so far. It came from a cross of 'Singin' in the Rain' X [('Marmalade Skies' X 'Baby Love') X 'First Impression']. Based on the size of the bloom on this young plant, I think that it will be a hybrid tea. I have 3 seedlings from this cross that I have kept for further evaluation.
The next seedling is a brand new 2016 seedling that is blooming for the first time today. It's pollen parent is 'Knock Out' and this is the best blotch so far that I've seen on a direct 'Knock Out' seedling.
As you can see, it's anthers have been removed. Though perhaps premature, I decided to use it's pollen in a cross today. I like to move interesting seedlings into breeding quickly in order to save time. Sometimes it pays off, sometimes it doesn't!
Beautiful and exciting to see what's opening up!
ReplyDeleteI hope you keep us updated with that salmon colored rose, it looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Daniel! This is one of my favorites from 2015. I will be repeating this cross again this year.
DeleteDitto Daniel I love the salmon with the golden heart!
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol! I love this time of year. Each day there are many new surprises in the greenhouse.
DeleteIm just starting hybridizing a Joey and a pink random rose together. I probably will send pictures of the process. In the meantime do you have any tips?
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