Does anyone have plum perfect and violets pride?
Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca
7 years ago
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Jasminerose, California, USDA 9b/Sunset 18
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoPlum Perfect is a darker color than Violet's Pride. See them in person if you can.
The true color of Plum Perfect is richer than my cell phone camera can capture.
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nanadollZ7 SWIdaho
7 years agoJasminerose, California, USDA 9b/Sunset 18
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoI decided on Plum Perfect, because it is a Kodes sunbelt rose and I thought it would do better in my heat, but maybe they don't mean dry heat. The photos I posted were from this morning. This is the same bloom in the evening:
It was only in the low 70s today, so Prettypetals I was surprised that you said it lasts on the bush. Perhaps this rose does better with some humidity. This is my plant's first year, so we shall see. It seems to be prolific, so that helps and I absolutely love the color.
Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca
7 years agoPrettypetals_GA_7-8
7 years agoJasminerose, California, USDA 9b/Sunset 18
7 years ago
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