Sumo shohin satsuki

[Mike Page]

I've been working on this satsuki for 8 or so years. The project involved slowly reducing the top and exposing the roots to create a standing-on-roots trunk. The height is about 8 inches including the Dick Ryerson pot.
I don't know what variety it is, but I'll bet there is someone out there is cyberland than does.

Mike

 

[shohin kid]

Mike,
Nice tree. I would love to see some more pictures if you have any. Also, can you post a picture of the flower please. That will help with identification.

 

[Bill S]

Mike I am never sorry to check one of your threads, another beauty, thanks.

 

[Mike Page]

Russell Coker on another forum posted this:
"That's shi ryu no homare, purple dragon of honor."

 

[shohin kid]

Russell Coker on another forum posted this:
"That's shi ryu no homare, purple dragon of honor."

Could be, still can't tell from your pic. Shiryu-no-Homare, glory of the purple dragon, has purple flowers with narrow pointed spider petals, 5cm-7cm. It has unusual slender twisted foliage.

 

[Glider]

Shiryu no homare looks about right to me. The leaves look right too. Mine is about to come into flower so I'll take pics when it's ready in a day or so (close ups of the flowers).

 

[milehigh_7]

I've been working on this satsuki for 8 or so years. The project involved slowly reducing the top and exposing the roots to create a standing-on-roots trunk. The height is about 8 inches including the Dick Ryerson pot.
I don't know what variety it is, but I'll bet there is someone out there is cyberland than does.

Mike

Mike thank you so much for posting on this site! I have really been admiring your offerings.