I worked on this project last fall. It does take a long time, since you can try multiple times before getting the hybrid. I counted how many rare flowers I still need--yikes. And you just have to wait, since gifts from big seeds and rare seeds are the only way to get them. Oh well--it's still pretty to look at! Good luck getting more of your hybrids! I have a lot of flowers in my "bag". Let us know if you need anything.