Now this is a happy hybrid tea!

Now this is a happy hybrid tea!

Hybrid Tea
Papa Meilland begins its second year with a big push, climbing past six feet in height, despite being confined to a 17" pot. [caption id="attachment_3891" align="alignnone" width="640"] Papa Meilland. The red tufts mark the tips actively growing -- most of which have well formed buds. [/caption] Again, as was the case last year, I struggle to understand why this cultivar has such a bad reputation. Yes, it's leggy, but certainly not a weak grower here. [caption id="attachment_3892" align="alignnone" width="640"] We have a hint of color![/caption]
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