■(IB) 'Hot Topic'
2003, Keppel
'Hot Topic' (
Keith Keppel, R. 2002). Seedling #98-70B. lB, 27" (69 cm), Early midseason bloom. Standards kazak brown (M&P 7-L-9), dandelion (9-L-4) base; style arms dandelion; falls darker kazak to brazil brown (8-L-8), intense dark dandelion heart, faint dandelion edge; beards darker than deep chrome yellow (9-L-7).
'Fancy Woman' X
'Brash'. Keppel 2003.
Honorable Mention 2005.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #328 January 2003 Introducing HOT TOPIC EM 27" (Domaine sib) Luminata: rose-brown, with intense dandelion yellow heart, solid yellow orange beards. #98-70B. $20.00. Keith Keppel. |
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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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