Iochroma fuchsioides

[kHT]

One of the Brugmansia cousins.

[LucyGoose]

What the heck???????.... ... ... Karma!!

[kHT]

Goose, it has Brugmansia envy as it sit in the shade of the largest one we have on the driveway!

[Aud]

Hi Karma, I have been looking at those on a site you recommended. Do they like the same conditions as Brugs to bloom?

[kHT]

Hey Aud, these are shade lovers here and we just neglect them and they take off. This one was in the entryway for a while and didn't do much
but when I put her in the shade of the Brug she just took off. We have a couple more that got more sun and they didn't bloom.

[Aud]

Thanks Karma, that is good news. I have a lot of shade. I really want to try one. I saw a blue one on the site I will order a couple of colors and see how I do with them. I will keep you posted.

[kHT]

Hey Aud, ours has seedpods if you want to try them for postage?

[Aud]

You are sweet to offer. I am not good with seeds. My travel schedule does not leave me a lot of time to keep things moist. Are they a fast germinator?

[kHT]

We have started several from seeds, much easier than it's cousins.

[viktoria]

How come I don't see a picture?

Viktoria

[kHT]

Here are the ones we currently have besides the fuchsioides.

[Gruntfuttock]

Ol' Dr. Fuchs got around, didn't he. I like those. (Blimey, look at the date, I've not been around much, have I).

[kHT]

You have been plenty busy on your end. We are seeing signs of spring already so I'm spending my time in the gardens
getting them ready!

[Aud]

Karma I finally ordered one I will see how it goes this summer. Will keep you updated.

[kHT]

Give her some shade with just morning light, she will do fine.

[Aud]

Thank you. Question? Do you give it as much and fert as you give your brugs? Have you ever tried VF-11? I found some on sale and thought I would give it a try this year.