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Cynthia Martinez. Asuncion, Paraguay Z10a

10 years ago

I want to share with you my experience with sun exposure, first pic is with a filtered sun exposure and second is with direct morning sun till 10 am, after that filtered, is the same plant, first bloom is from 15 days ago, the second open today

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10 years ago

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I love growing hybrid tea roses. My favorite is called 'Double Delight.' It's the photo I use for my avatar. Its blooms start out a creamy yellow color, but in direct sunlight, the petals turn a deep red, and they are so fragrant. If the blooms open up on a very cloudy day, then they don't color up as much and stay a creamy yellow color with just a hint of pink around the edges.

Your photos immediately reminded me of this trait. It's cool to see happen in other plant species. I can't decide which or your blooms I like more. As for my 'Double Delight,' I prefer it when they change color. It seems like the hotter and brighter the sunlight gets, the deeper red and more fragrant the roses become. Thanks for sharing, they're so lovely.

^ I went to check on my garden one night, after a severe thunderstorm rolled through. When I shown my flashlight onto this one, I thought it looked pretty cool. So went in and grabbed my camera and snapped this photo.

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Shimolee (India 11)
10 years ago
Goegeous, looks like it depends on the temperature to give out the richer colors, seen it in plummies, new for me here:)
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SoCal Stewart (San Diego, Ca Zone 10A/10B)
10 years ago
What a difference! All due to differing sun exposures? WOW!

Tyler
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rcharles_gw (Canada)
10 years ago
Cynthia,

Quite a difference and this is something I have had with many of my own. Some with same or similar conditions given, differ from one year to the next.

You mentioned hat the first bloom was from 15 days ago and the second bloom from the date in which you posted this.. Was the first bloom the same as in the Photo in the fist day of opening or has it faded? Just to clarify.

Love the colors in second photo.

Rick
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Cynthia Martinez. Asuncion, Paraguay Z10a
Original Author
10 years ago
Rick, both are different flowers, the first pic I've took 15days ago when it opens, the other bloom opens today and pic taken today also, I was very anxious to see this particular bloom because I've been observing the difference of colors days ago. :)
Elena
10 years ago
Wow! Such a big difference! Thanks for sharing Cynthia! :)
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eeyore94sooregon
10 years ago
Both flowers are very nice. That pink is so deep on the second. I'd be happy with either or. ;)
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