Astro cvs and hybrids

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Tony R
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Re: Astro cvs and hybrids

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Fantastic plants and photos, Diane! I don't have many astro's but really should propagate a few more to look for variation.

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Re: Astro cvs and hybrids

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Super pictures and beautiful plants - thanks for sharing.
I have sown some Astro seed this year for the first time:innocent: - the seedlings are still quite small. Its great having something so special to look forward to.:bigcrowd:
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Re: Astro cvs and hybrids

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Benjy Wrote:
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> Nice plants Diane.
> I have just one small superkabuto, and often hold
> myself back
> from the temptation of buying more of them, theyre
> great.
>
> Benjy


The one little'un in my collection is sporting 2 flowers this morning :)

Benjy

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