Sunrise

[fawnridge]

In the southwest corner of the garden, fully exposed to sun, wind, and the cold winter. Any wonder why this is a slow grower?

 

[Moose]

Ricky - when you say slow, how slow ? How long has it been planted in the ground ?

Very nice coloring.

 

[Phil Stager]

Looks like a Nestor sport.

 

[Crotonologist]

Another beauty....
Has anyone here ever tried grafting one of these slow growers onto a fast growing rootstock???

 

[fawnridge]

Moose - In the ground at least 8 years. The plant was from a 3-gallon.

 

[Crazy for Crotons]

That's a nice one.

 

[Moose]

Definitely a cultivar that I have not encountered often! At the rate it is growing in Ricky's yard, it is no wonder why there are not alot of these plants around.

Be assured that it is on the Moose Land wish list. Very nice Ricky, thanks for taking the time to post your photo.

 

[Marie Nock]

Another beauty....
Has anyone here ever tried grafting one of these slow growers onto a fast growing rootstock???

Peyton, my first Lucha was grafted onto an Andreanum. Now, 4 -5 years later, it's still the same size it was when I got it.

 

[fawnridge]

Here's a couple of recent photos.

 

[junglegal]

Very nice looking. Outstanding color