the Prince and other Austin 'purples'

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Sat, Jan 4, 14 at 17:30

I found this image of The Prince online, and wonder if those of you who grow it can comment on whether or not this is the true color? Any advice on other Austins in this color range would be appreciated...I want the purplish red. I already have Munstead Woods and am very happy with that, which is a different shade of red for me. What about Darcey Bussell? Would that be a better choice, do you think? I am thinking in terms of vigor, as The Prince has not always gotten rave reviews in this forum, I have noticed.

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Posted by buford 7 NE GA (My Page) on
Sat, Jan 4, 14 at 19:00

Yes that color looks accurate. Sometimes The Prince shows red, but it's usually a deep purple.

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Posted by nanadoll 7B SW Idaho (My Page) on
Sat, Jan 4, 14 at 20:20

The color looks accurate, though there can be some variation. During our very hot summers, I think The Prince might be a little lighter. This photo has got to show more than one plant. The Prince is in the 3 1/2 X 2 1/2 foot range for me. Diane

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Posted by vickysgarden (My Page) on
Sat, Jan 4, 14 at 20:26

Beautiful!!

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Posted by hoovb z9 Southern CA (My Page) on
Sat, Jan 4, 14 at 20:41

Very fragrant, too. 'Darcey' is a lot lighter and hasn't much fragrance. 'Darcey' does have vigor and rapid rebloom.

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Posted by nanadoll 7B SW Idaho (My Page) on
Sat, Jan 4, 14 at 22:31

Yes, I should have mentioned that my Prince doesn't have very rapid rebloom, but I attribute some of that to his being in part shade which cuts down on blooming, but also cuts down on sunburning of the petals. Diane

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Posted by vickysgarden (My Page) on
Sun, Jan 5, 14 at 8:49

Thanks much! I have ordered one for this spring. I actually like it that the Prince can be in part-shade...that suits my growing conditions better than full sun. I have also ordered Tranquillity, the new Austin white rose.

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