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| Hi, I am awaiting delivery for both of these roses but have not seen either in person. I am contemplating placement for Ebbtide but have a question. Some images show Ebbtide fading to a smokier purple compared to Twilight Zone which looks to move closer toward a magenta as it fades. How would you describe the difference in color pre- and post fade for these two roses? Lynn |
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| Lynn, Ebb Tide and Twilight Zone start out as very deep purple, about the same color, in the spring. As it heats up, Ebb Tide starts fading to some really unattractive pale tones, some almost dirty white. Twilight Zone doesn't seem to fade at all. In the heat, they are a little lighter and more magenta to start with. In the fall, they both return to dark purple. For me, Ebb Tide blooms more than Twilight Zone, but my ETs are mature roses. I've been a little disappointed in the rebloom of TZ but it' still immature. The scent of ET is very lovely and pronounced, and while TZ has a nice scent, it's a much milder, less sweet smell. TZ has the upright growth of a grandiflora, while ET is more spreading as a floribunda. So, for me, each rose has its strong points. Here's a photo of TZ in June, I believe. Diane |
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| Now here's Ebb Tide with some fading. Diane |
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| One more pic. This shows TZ a little later in the season (hotter). You can see in background ET very faded with some blooms looking pale lavender (not so pretty, though). Diane |
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- Posted by desertgarden561 9/SZ11 -Las Vegas, N (My Page) on Sat, Dec 28, 13 at 22:05
| Diane, Thank you for the photos and response. Your input has helped me in making placement decisions for these roses. I should have taken a nap today as I have made posting errors all over. This was intended for the rose forum. Lynn |
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