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Live Wire


Wow!  Huge, coral-red stars splashed and streaked with blue fantasy.  Spectacular standard.  (Sorano)  AVSA #9533

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Live Wire

Average Rating 4.8 out of 5

Awesome Variety!

I’ve been growing this variety since about 2 years ago and find it to be one of the most easy-going ones. It flowers frequently, grows symetrically and also is easy to propagate. One thing though - some flowering seasons give me unexpected delight. Normally, the flowers are large, measuring about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, looking just like the pictures above. But on occasions would sport and I would have unusual blooms: like one or two flowers will be solid blue while the flowers on the same plant would look like normal ones. Or one would have solid blue on one half of the flower and the other half would have the normal colorations. One of its babies even got chimera-looking flowers ( the plant unfortunately sported its way to plant heaven after blooming twice) that had lighter pink stripes in the center of each regularly-colored petal. If you want huge brightly colored flowers that will offer you some occasional charming surprises, Live Wire is for you!

Carlos Rey Espiritu Aug 09 2022, 15:43 PM

Live Wire

Just got this AV a few days ago, and again, Violet Barn has not let me down! This plant came in great condition, and had buds forming on it. If all goes well, I'll be seeing those beautiful flowers I couldn't resist

Lorraine Shipman Oct 04 2020, 00:27 AM

New Plant!

I just received my healthy beautiful plant a few days ago. It arrived packed very well. I can not wait to see this beauty when it blooms!

Janet Brown Sep 24 2020, 01:54 AM

Favorite!

This is the most beautiful plant!

Anonymous Jun 15 2020, 09:36 AM

Excited for Blooms

I received this plant in the mail last week and its a beauty! It has buds on it and I can't wait for them to open!

Justin McGuire Feb 11 2019, 14:00 PM

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