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■(IB) 'Salted Caramel'

2019, Smith

'Salted Caramel' (Marky Smith, R. 2017). Seedling# 14-14B. IB, 26" (66 cm), Early midseason bloom. Standards golden brown (RHS 164B), brighter yellow around midrib, golden bronze midrib; style arms golden (163B); falls bright light yellow ground, solid chestnut brown ³⁄₈˝ rim, random inner dots, lighter edge, fine chestnut brown center line; beards smoky orange in throat, golden brown in middle and end; classic plicata pattern; ruffled; pronounced spicy fragrance. 'Tuscan Summer' X 'Droid'. Aitken 2019 Honorable Mention 2022

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References

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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION SortSorted ascending
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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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
saltedcaramel5.JPGJPG saltedcaramel5.JPG manage 195 K 17 Dec 2023 - 15:06 Main.TLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
saltedcaramel50.JPGJPG saltedcaramel50.JPG manage 188 K 17 Dec 2023 - 15:06 Main.TLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
saltedcaramel9.jpgjpg saltedcaramel9.jpg manage 70 K 19 Apr 2021 - 02:40 Main.TLaurin Photo by Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden
Topic revision: r9 - 17 Dec 2023, TLaurin
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