■(JI) 'Maine Chance'

1984, McEwen

'Maine Chance' (Currier McEwen, R 1984) Seedling T3 78/12(1). 40" (100 cm). Early midseason to late bloom and rebloom. Tetraploid. 3-falls, Crisp white self, gold signal, white styles. 'Raspberry Rimmed' X T1 74/36: (((Payne seedling x 'Silver Frills') x ('World's Delight' x Dr. Hirao double white seedling)) x (mixed seedlings from Dr. Hirao x 'Garden Caprice')). Seaways Gardens 1984.

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IMG 9997-X2 maine chance.jpgMaine Chance GEDC1561.jpgMaine Chance GEDC1562.jpgmainechance.jpgmainechance01.JPGMaineChance02.jpg

References:

From AIS Bulletin #254 July 1984 Introducing MAINE CHANCE-Tetraploid, 40", EM-LM and repeats preferentially. 7" single white flowers with 2-3 branches and 7-8 buds at repeat. Raspberry Rimmed X white double sdlg. $30.00. Seaways Gardens.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION SortSorted descending
Water: Prefers well drained but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Needs swampy conditions especially in Spring bloom season.
PH Prefers Acid solis 6.1 to 7.0, intolerant of limy soils
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some Japanese 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.)
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils.
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade

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Maine Chance GEDC1561.jpgjpg Maine Chance GEDC1561.jpg manage 878 K 28 Jun 2023 - 13:54 DavidB 'Maine Chance' photo by David Belisle
Maine Chance GEDC1562.jpgjpg Maine Chance GEDC1562.jpg manage 974 K 28 Jun 2023 - 13:55 DavidB 'Maine Chance' photo by David Belisle
MaineChance02.jpgjpg MaineChance02.jpg manage 56 K 30 May 2014 - 03:46 Main.TLaurin Photo by Paul Black
mainechance.jpgjpg mainechance.jpg manage 11 K 15 Jun 2010 - 04:13 Main.wilsonjh photo by Carol Warner
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