Some flower comparisons from last season

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Some flower comparisons from last season

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I was going over some pictures today and noticed some interesting differences in the flowers of a couple of H. Touchstone plants I have. Touchstone is a sport of Golden Tiara. I got my first plant in 2009 and it sits in bright shade most of the day. I got my second one last season and it sits in hot sun almost all day - it is on the south side of my house with no shade except for the house in the morning - so it cooks in the afternoon and seems to enjoy it.
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Touchstone #1 - 7/9/2011 - what I consider the normal look and flowering time
Touchstone #1 - 7/9/2011 - what I consider the normal look and flowering time
Touchstone #2 - 8/6/2011 - rounded shape, wide petals
Touchstone #2 - 8/6/2011 - rounded shape, wide petals
Touchstone #2 - 8/18/2011 - thin petals
Touchstone #2 - 8/18/2011 - thin petals
Touchstone #2 - 9/21/2011 - triangular shape, having trouble opening fully
Touchstone #2 - 9/21/2011 - triangular shape, having trouble opening fully
Touchstone #2 - 10/2/2011 - triangular shape, having trouble opening fully
Touchstone #2 - 10/2/2011 - triangular shape, having trouble opening fully
Ed McHugh, Sicklerville NJ
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