Journal of a New Victoria Addict

By Alan Montour with Kit & Ben Knotts
Photos by Alan Montour - Click to enlarge

Into The Pond!

Settled in the pond July 11
I decided that, in spite of the terrible spring and early summer weather we had in Maryland, my Victoria 'Longwood Hybrid' would go to the pond July 4 to celebrate Independence Day in a really special way.


Growing well in late July

 


Early August


August 17

I was SOOO excited when I saw the first bud! It was way down at the crown and I counted the days waiting for my first Victoria flower. I even set up a web cam so friends around the world on the Victoria-Adventure email discussion list could watch too. The first bud never opened :>(

This isn't unusual for a first bud, especially if nighttime temperatures are cool.

     
The second bud started to open August 24. I was beside myself with excitement!

 First Flower & Finale >

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