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sparklynnrose

How big are these Austins in Zone 9 HOT?

sparklynnrose
14 years ago

Hi everyone,

I have 4 yellow/apricot Austins I'm trying to place in my garden.

- Carding Mill

- Charlotte

- Lady Emma Hamilton

- Tamora

According to Austin they're all basically the same size, but I know in the CA/AZ area that is (or can be) a complete lie. :) The only one I've grown so far is Tamora, and that was only one young plant, but it did stay fairly compact. I have gathered from this forum that the other 3 stay fairly small as well (which is why I got them). Does anyone have experience otherwise?

Related: these will be placed in different spots around the garden, with/around Jude, Golden Celebration, Joyce Barden (not an Austin, but a cross of Sweet Juliet & Souvenir de la Malmaison), and Reve d'Or. The only ones I've seen bloom in person are Jude, Tamora, and (maybe) GC (it may have been Graham Thomas). Those 3 were nice together. But if any of these potential combinations will result in a ghastly color clash, please do not hesitate to tell me so!

Thanks.

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