Phrag. Summer Sun first bloom

[Michael Bonda]

Eric Young ‘Rocket Fire’ 4N x Waunakee Sunset ‘Cherry’
It reminds me of a Don Wimber flavum I had years ago but lost.
I am not a fan of pale pink or pale orange yet I always appreciate anything that blooms. Maybe the color would be better if it was not 90 degrees daytime , 70 degrees nighttime in Florida currently.

 

[abax]

I have this cross and the winter bloom is much darker. This flower is quite pretty
anyway. I like it.

 

[NYEric]

Nice. TThanks for sharing. Yay besseae hybrids! Should be darker with those parents.

 

[KateL]

Michael, Plant looks healthy, but young. Not sure if it’s just the snap, but the leaves look plenty dark and the flower stalk is a bit spindly. If it were mine, I would try easing it into a brighter spot as it matures. The leaves get a bit lighter green, but some of my reds and oranges have gotten more intense. Just a thought. Kate.