■(JI) 'Variation In Pink'
1996, McEwen
'Variation In Pink' (
Currier McEwen, R. 1995) Sdlg. 89/34. JI (3 F.), 30" (75 cm), Early, midseason, late bloom and rebloom. Standards phlox purple (RHS 75C), paling (75D) with age; style arms white, edged and tipped phlox purple, paling to (75D); Falls lavender pink (75B), paling to (75D), signal light yellow (7C).
'Miyoshino' X
'Celestial Pink'. Eartheart 1996.
Honorable Mention 1999.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #301 April 1996 Introducing Variation in Pink: (J89/34) diploid, 3 falls, EM-L. Arching 7" flowers are carried on 30" well branched plants. The color is a soft, medium near-pink on day one, lightening distinctly by day three to give attractive variations in color in the total clump effect. Repeats modestly for long period of bloom. Miyoshino X Celestial Pink. $35. artheart Gardens. |
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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 organic 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.) |
PH Prefers Acid solis 6.1 to 7.0, intolerant of limy soils |
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. |
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