I know some folks aren't interested in doubles, but I just love them. They fascinate me. I am disappointed in Denali because it has never doubled for me. It is a beautiful, large bloom, but where's the double?
I have many favorites, so I'll share a few...and maybe a non-double lover will be converted today. LOL
I'm absolutely nuts for FACES OF SUNSET. It has a Munsonesque quality that I adore. Most of the time it is a single for me, but it does try to give a little extra at times. The color is just exquisite and it just takes my breath away in every form. The color also varies, sometimes peach, sometimes amber, always beautiful.
What are your Favorite Doubles?
NIGHT EMBERS is my favorite red double. I acquired it a few years ago because my niece's name is Ember. I told her when she bought her first house, I'd give her a start of it. Her response was, "Oh Aunt Nancy, you know I don't do gardening." Well, she bought her first house last winter. And this spring she came around wanting a start of her namesake, as well as "some other pretty flowers", as I knew she would. LOL
GEMINI JACK I bought in honor of my favorite Uncle Jack (who is not a Gemini as it turns out.). Uncle Jack is retired Army, which you'd know if you met him, without even being told. At 80+, he still gets around as well as I do, never complains about any ailments as many older people do. He's always healthy and in a hurry. He visits everyone he knows, making the rounds regularly but never stays long. He's sharp as a tack and knows more about the computer and the internet than I do. If it's possible to get to the end of the internet highway, Uncle Jack will do it. LOL So here's to Uncle Jack--
I think I love doubles.
I love Delta's Dream! How pretty! I'm partial to the pinks.
That's very pretty! Tinkers Doesn't list it as a double, but that could be an oversight. It's certainly not a single. I like it!
Bogie and Bacall is beautiful!! I would really maybe like to add that one one.
I am not a huge fan of doubles in general. I only have Siloam Double Classic & I just received Petal Pusher as a bonus so will have see that one bloom to decide if it stays.
What beautiful doubles. I think I NEED 'BOGIE AND BACALL'.
I didn't used to think I liked doubles but have sense changed my mind. I especially love the hose n' hose and the double Uf's. I checked my records and I'm currently growing 61 doubles. Only a few of them have bloomed so far this season, but I'm looking forward to seeing them in the coming weeks. I'll post them here when they do.
This is a pic from last year.
Double Hug me
I have no doubles as never thought I liked them but now I am beginning to love them.I am going to have to get-
FACES OF SUNSET
NIGHT EMBERS
DELTA'S DREAM
CONDILA
HA!!! Look at that! We have a convert already!!! :-)
Butter Dish is another one I have looked at and alomost bought. You both have a beautiful collection!
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