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■(TB) 'Al Fresco'

1981, Ghio

'Al Fresco' (Joseph Ghio, R. 1980). Seedling 74-74G. TB, 36" (91 cm), Early midseason bloom. Light to mid green; green brown beard. 'Social Whirl' X 'Intuition'. Bay View Gardens 1981. Honorable Mention 1985.

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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019


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-- AnitaMoran - 2010-01-28
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
alfresco01.jpgjpg alfresco01.jpg manage 67 K 02 Nov 2013 - 15:06 Main.TLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-France
alfresco02.jpgjpg alfresco02.jpg manage 70 K 15 May 2015 - 17:46 Main.TLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth
alfresco1.JPGJPG alfresco1.JPG manage 188 K 23 Feb 2020 - 21:37 Main.TLaurin Photo by Rene Martin-France
alfresco2.JPGJPG alfresco2.JPG manage 164 K 23 Feb 2020 - 21:39 Main.TLaurin Photo by Rene Martin-France
alfresco3.JPGJPG alfresco3.JPG manage 166 K 23 Feb 2020 - 21:40 Main.TLaurin Photo by Rene Martin-France
Topic revision: r15 - 21 Jan 2023, dougchyz
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