Jan,
Congratulations on your new grandchild.. I have a 2 month old Grandson that's new to the family. They're such a joy.
Take a look at 'Gladiatrix'. Mine hasn't bloomed yet but the pictures I've seen might be complimentary to your glaze. It's a space-age plicata. There's a picture in the database. It might be too much on the brown/red, but it's pretty bright. There's Dynamite which is a deep red. On the more subdued, raspberry side, I like 'Mulled Wine'.
Your topography looks similar to mine... Redwoods, firs, oaks and deer fencing. Curious to know if you have had a second nasty wave of Sudden Oak Death as I have here in Santa Cruz Co? I'm guessing the drought has accelerated it again by putting the trees under stress. My forest looks like a war zone.
To extend the useful time of your vase, there are some really nice red Dahlias in that shade.
