Re: Pinky Winky

**f*@aol.com**

 I still hate the name, but then, we have an Achillea named 'Wonderful Wampee'. Is that better? I think so, but I can't claim impartiality. 
That's a cute story about the breeder's kid. Stories are good. And the memorability factor is not to be dismissed lightly. And I'm glad it's a good plant. Nonetheless, I still find Pinky Winky stinky. Sorry.
JF

-----Original Message-----
From: loisdan@juno.com
To: danielle@springmeadownursery.com; gardenwriters@lists.ibiblio.org
Sent: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 7:22 am
Subject: Re: [GWL] Pinky Winky

The free trial Pinky Winkys (pl. ?Winkies) I received last year did great
in part sun under a high-limbed tree. I loved the contrasting red stems,
which add interest to a part of my garden that is otherwise very green
for most of the summer. The plants grew fast and strong and I look
forward to what look to be very interesting flowers. As for the name,
while I thought it was odd at first, you can't forget it. It is certainly
a great marketing tool.

Regards,
Lois de Vries
Visit http://loisdevries.blogspot.com

On Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:40:33 -0500 (EST) danielle
<danielle@springmeadownursery.com> writes:
> Sandie -
> 
> Thank you for your email. Pinky Winky samples were send out in our 
> sample packets last year and also handed out at the GWA symposium in 
> Kansas City this year. If you didn't receive one either time, please 
> contact me off list and I will see what we can do.
> 
> The name Pinky Winky is one that was given to the plant by the Dutch 
> breeder and dedicated to his son, who's favorite teletubby was Tinky 
> Winky. Sometimes the best thing about the plant is not its name, but 
> the story behind it and how these plants have directly affected the 
> lives of  the breeders who take years to create them and see them as 
> their children.
> 
> I would love to continue this dialogue so that you can express this 
> wonderful story to your readers. The name may not be great, but you 
> sure won't forget it.
> 
> Danielle

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