Shot in dark: Id unknown mini (possibly trailer)
6 years ago
A friend who is no longer responsive (maybe changed providers, maybe worse things) sent me leaves of this mini. She thought it was Galiwinku or Boolaroo, but to my eyes it doesn't fit either of those, though closer to Galiwinku perhaps? She also said it was a trailer, but I can't verify that yet...this is the first flowering of the pots that resulted.
Anyone care to advance a theoretical id ?
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Comments (12)I was thinking about Ardoisee de Lyon as well, I had even just taken a picture of potted examples of Rose de Rescht and Ardoisee de Lyon next to each other to show how it was much closer to the latter than the former. Now if I just had a good place to post the pic... Why it couldn't be RdR: Leaves are too shiny for a purely European OGR Leaves are longer and pointier than a purely European OGR Sepals look kind of plain for RdR Thorns are all wrong, RdR is pretty thorny, and the thorns are curved, not straight Growth habit is wrong, RdR is quite compact RdR also tends to have definite flushes, rather than continuous bloom With the possible exception of the sepals, all of the above mentioned traits are right for a HP with some China/Tea heritage. And the sepals don't preclude that, they could go either way. Comparing your pics with my Ardoisee, I think your thorns are slightly sparser, possibly a touch redder on new growth, and the very red stipule in one shot differs -- my Ardoisee's are barely pinkish. The growth habit appears to be identical, as is the shape and texture of the leaves. To sum up, I can guarantee you it's not a Portland (I also grow Glendora, Sidonie, Duchesse de Rohan, Comte de Chambord, and various others in that category), and would definitely wager that it's got some China in it. I can't rule out that it could be Ardoisee de Lyon, or a deeply colored Baronne Prevost, variations between different clones, or slightly different roses in commerce as the same thing, are often that big. Sequoia used to sell Ardoisee, and Nor'East used to buy from them, so... maybe? There are a number of other HPs that come close, maybe someone else can narrow it down further....See More#@(*! Glass tile is making me crazy - mini subways, other ideas?
Comments (45)kgwlisa, that's exactly what I was worried about - all those cut edges. If Bill V were my tile guy, I wouldn't hesitate, but... Anyway, I think we could afford to use that tile as a field tile, but that's a LOT of green - not sure I want to use that much of such a vibrant color. As for the idea of going modern in the bath, I've thought about it, but the rest of the apartment is definitely pre-war looking and I have no plans to renovate it anytime soon, if ever. There's something I love about period-feeling baths anyway, so I think we're going to stick with that (even if BF doesn't like the English-telephone-looking tub filler/handheld, LOL!). BTW, does anyone know anything about Elements of Design fixtures? They have a ton of really beautiful period fixtures but I'm concerned about buying crap... Here's a snapshot of some tile that I taped to the bathroom wall to try to get an idea of what my original wood-look floor/white subways/glass accent might look like: I know it's a terrible picture, and unfortunately the colors aren't really true, but I really like the blue-green tiles on the right with the faux wood and white (they're much bluer in real life). They look great with chrome fixtures, too. I think I'm going to go ahead with this color combo - I just need to decide whether to use the glass tiles in mini-subway size or 1x1s. I'm also going to browse a bit more this weekend to see if I can find something similar in a ceramic tile. Wish me luck!...See More2 unknown hedge roses
Comments (15)Thank you all so much! I was hoping for La Belle Sultane just because the name is so pretty, but it is more a magenta-red than a burgundy, if that helps. Habit - they´re both growing over a 6 foot hedge from a neighboring cow pasture. The pink took the opportunity to clamber to 10 feet using an adjacent apple tree. The dark magenta #1 just pushed its way to our side. Rose #1 was more fragrant today - more blooms are open. More pics: Rose 1 Rose 2 Can you stand one more? This poor thing got smushed by a bulldozer. No scent, not excessively thorny. This was the only bloom. Thanks again!...See Morethe rectangular look reminds me of a trailer
Comments (53)some suggestions... 1. Bring back the brick. This MCM house was originally meant to be two-tone. The board and batten should be painted and the brick should be raw. It breaks up the house enough to take away the trailer vibe. This would include the chimney and under the deck. That brick extension under the deck is cool, by the way. Bringing back the brick will take some elbow grease, but it is worth it. 2. Replace the roof with black shingles. This is the first step in bring up the contrast. 3. Paint the board and batten siding a deeper warm gray. This is step two in building in some contrast and complementing the brick. 4. You have some cool doors! Paint them orange to bring a pop of color and even more contrast...and to celebrate these cool MCM doors. 5. Add a new railing to the deck that obscures the house less. Err on the side of modern to bring the much-needed update to the house. Horizontal slats would be good. Paint the entire deck the same color as the siding. 6. Replace and extend your front stairs to the left. It will give you a little spot to put a cool modern planter or three. 7. Replace the sidewalk to match the width of the double door, and angle it more intentionally toward the left. 8. Add an MCM light to the right of the entry doors. 9. Landscape! Use a variety of layers, colors and textures to bring depth to the house. Voila! You now have the coolest house on the block! Here is how it could look......See More- 6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoCarefully compare the leaves and the flowers. Shapes, sizes, and colors and that will help you to be sure. There are some look a likes that are fairly close but they may have larger flowers or slightly different petal shapes, etc. Leaves on mine vary somewhat between smooth or jagged edged, light or much darker with veining depending on time of year or where I have it placed on my shelves, age, etc.
The only thing that really makes me wonder with yours is the flowers seem slightly cup shaped. Vanilla Trail has slightly puffed out rounded flowers with the center being higher set than the edges. Also there's no trace of purple in it, though that could be your photo color could be off a little. Whatever it is, enjoy it!
I'd suggest you Google, Google, Google for pink double trailers and eye those flowers and leaves very closely. You can always send a photo to the Violet Barn as well and ask their opinion. If in doubt, just call it a NOID and don't worry about it. No shame in it. I have a lovely NOID or two myself.
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