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| I was walking near the coast by Point Richmond, which is an old neighborhood that's been in existence for c. 150 years, it began its' life as the end of a railroad line during the Gold Rush era, in California.
- near the wayside I saw what appears to be a red China, but I could not identify it. I looked at all the photos of China roses that vintagegardens.com sells and the only thing that came close in color of bloom was 'Winecup' a saturated red-cerise. It is not 'Winecup" because the foliage is so very different and the bloom is also. Coastal red China has 10-12 petals including a couple petaloids, and matures from a red-cerise blend to strongly saturated cerise -large size of bloom, 2 and 9/10's in diameter. -white streaks typical of China influence. -stipules are so small that I couldn't measure them. -the Point Richmond red China opens wide and flat
-filaments are only red in the one fourth section nearest the base, and then are white as they extend towards the pale yellow pollen.
-Does my rose description ring a bell? The growth habit showed a bit different from a full China and I thought it might have had Bourbon in it to get that marvelous scent, and less of a twiggy growth habit on the wide basal canes. I can't remember the armature.
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- Posted by jacqueline3 9CA (My Page) on Mon, Oct 24, 11 at 19:06
| Are you going to the talk on china roses at Quarryhill tomorrow? You should bring it! Jackie |
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- Posted by jill_perry z9 CA (My Page) on Mon, Oct 24, 11 at 21:46
| Can you start a plant for the Heritage? We have lots of found Chinas, but none that sound just like yours. Jill |
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| Start one for the Sacramento Cemetery, too! I can see it either there, or in the Heritage, if you do! It sounds fascinating! Photos? If you can't get solid photos, do you have a flatbed scanner???? Jeri |
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| I'll gladly try and root plants for both the S.J.H.R.G. and Sacramento Cemetery. I'll let you know when/if I have plants for you both. I can't make it to Quarryhill, wish I could. Luxrosa |
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| Thank you very much! I look forward to seeing it. I love, love, LOVE China Roses. Jeri |
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- Posted by cemeteryrose USDA 9/Sunset 14 (My Page) on Tue, Nov 1, 11 at 17:28
| Yes, we'd welcome a plant for the Sacramento cemetery garden. Thanks! Anita |
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