Rosella Purple

Labradors2 · February 7, 2014

I planted Dwarf Rosella Purple and Dwarf Arctic Rose seeds on November 8th. RP sprouted first and the two seedlings looked the most robust so I had high hopes for them.

I potted both varieties up, when they were ready, into larger containers at about the same time and both seemed happy.

Now I am concerned because AR has two 2" wide green tomatoes and lots of yellow flowers while RP seems prone to sunscald (on those rare 60 degree days when she is allowed outside), and has barely any flower buds. There is only one flower bud that is only just about to open, and the rest are still miniscule. Interestingly, some of the flower buds are growing along the stem, rather than in the leaf axis.

Is there something wrong with my RP or is she just a heck of a lot later to perform than AR?

Linda

February 7, 2014	#1
Labradors2 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 3,896	Rosella Purple I planted Dwarf Rosella Purple and Dwarf Arctic Rose seeds on November 8th. RP sprouted first and the two seedlings looked the most robust so I had high hopes for them. I potted both varieties up, when they were ready, into larger containers at about the same time and both seemed happy. Now I am concerned because AR has two 2" wide green tomatoes and lots of yellow flowers while RP seems prone to sunscald (on those rare 60 degree days when she is allowed outside), and has barely any flower buds. There is only one flower bud that is only just about to open, and the rest are still miniscule. Interestingly, some of the flower buds are growing along the stem, rather than in the leaf axis. Is there something wrong with my RP or is she just a heck of a lot later to perform than AR? Linda