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Sat, Mar 9, 13 at 14:01
| Hi all, I'm looking for a beige colored rose to match this iris. Any suggestions? The iris can look dirty yellow, grayish peach, or just plain light tan. |
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- Posted by jacqueline3 9CA (My Page) on Sat, Mar 9, 13 at 14:28
| Try looking at the old tea rose 'Safrano'. It does not have the grey tones, but very pale yellow, almost white, with buff tones. I am in No Cal Sunset zone 15, and it blooms here 10-11 months of the year. Stopped about a month ago, and is now putting out new growth (red, which goes great with the colors) and buds for its first Spring flush. Jackie |
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| Ash Wednesday? |
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| I have that Iris, I like it. Mine is at the feet of 'Perdita' and I try not to look at both of them at the same time. Thankfully the Iris bloom period is not long. I would use 'Honey Dijon'. 'Koko Loko' might be interesting as well. |
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- Posted by ken-n.ga.mts 7a/7b (My Page) on Sat, Mar 9, 13 at 16:33
| I would go with Koko Loko. I'll bet it will match up perfect with that Iris with the way it changes colors. |
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| Rather than match the color I'd pick something from the opposite side of the color wheel, i.e. mauves and purples. I think that would look much more vibrant and interesting and you won't have to worry about finding an exact match. Another idea would be to find a rose that's terracotta or orange which would be on the warm side as the irises are, but pack considerably more punch. |
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| Koko Loco would also be nice. The buff are usually so muddy. Agree with Ingrid. Pick up the purple in the center of the iris. |
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- Posted by poorbutroserich none (My Page) on Sun, Mar 10, 13 at 22:40
| I was thinking purple/dusky mauve/murrey too. A single or semi double to contast all those silky ruffles. Also consider bloom time. Susan But Koko Loco sounds pretty. Distant Drums? |
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| @poorbutroserich I have a Distant Drums. It's a pretty shrub. In my opinion, the coloring would compliment the iris, but not "match." The blooms start out purple/pink with a tan center and then fade to a pale orchid. It's bloom cycle is really unique. |
Here is a link that might be useful: HMF - Distant Drums (photo)
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- Posted by poorbutroserich Nashville (My Page) on Mon, Mar 11, 13 at 18:52
| Yes. I was thinking of complement rather than match. I'm not much of a "matcher". Sorry! |
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| If u go with DD make sure you like myrrh. A very nice rose. Think it would rock this Iris. |
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- Posted by hosenemesis SoCal Sunset 19 USDA (My Page) on Mon, Mar 11, 13 at 22:50
| Thank you, everyone. My first thought was Koko Loko, but Honey Dijon is even closer. I'm putting together a companion plant post for the iris with another gardener and she is doing the complementary colors, and I am looking for companion plants with the same color scheme as the iris. I may have to take this in a different direction, though. Renee |
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| What do you think about going towards the yellow? Maybe Marylin Monroe? |
Here is a link that might be useful: HMF - Marylin Monroe
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| Oh ...what a great suggestion. Mine is more apricot. Love her! |
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- Posted by gothiclibrarian 5b (My Page) on Wed, Mar 13, 13 at 15:18
| I agree with the other comments on considering Distant Drums! An amazing rose...with interesting changing colors. I just got a Thornbird last summer, now I want to plant it next to my DD :D Here's my DD last year...first bloom just peaking open...
And the same bloom fully opened 24 hours later...
Cheers! |
Here is a link that might be useful: GothicLibrarian.net
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- Posted by poorbutroserich Nashville (My Page) on Thu, Mar 14, 13 at 18:30
| YUM! Gorgeous. I guess I'm going to have to get Thornbird! Do they bloom together. Susan |
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