■(BB) 'Grace Kelly'

2002, Sutton

'Grace Kelly' ( George Sutton, R. 2002). Seedling #J-19. BB, 26" (66 cm). Late midseason bloom and re-bloom. Ruffled and laced warm phlox pink (near RHS 62B), falls paling (65C) around beard, fine rhodamine pink (62A) veining 3/4 length of petal; beards empire rose (near 50D); slight sweet fragrance. Seedling #G44: ( 'Pinkness' x 'Orange Popsicle') X 'Autumn Apricot'.

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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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