■(IB) 'First Lady Of Spring'
2014, Black
'First Lady Of Spring' (
Paul Black, R. 2013) Seedling #R180A. IB, 25" (64 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Standards white, light lime veined midrib; style arms and falls white; beards tangerine in throat, white in middle and end; slight sweet fragrance; ruffled; diamond dusted. Seedling #R180A: (seedling #K297B,
'Alberta Clipper sibling x
'Orange Pop') X seedling #M166A,
'Inspired' sibling. Mid-America 2014.
Honorable Mention 2016.
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From Mid-America Garden catalog, 2014: FIRST LADY OF SPRING (Black ‘14) IB Midseason-Late 25” (63cm). Amazing pristine white. Near MTB size. Fabulous branching with 12-14 buds. Fertile. A MUST! Breed in all median classes. Sdlg. R180A (Alberta Clipper sib x Orange Pop) X Inspired sib. $25.00. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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.) |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
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