■(TB) 'Beauty Contest'
2013, Black
'Beauty Contest' (
Paul Black, R. 2013). Seedling# P211C. TB, 35" (89 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards mid-pink base and center becoming fine mid-pink veins over white in upper 1/3; style arms mid-light pink; falls dark grape-purple, darker textured veins, 1/3/" band of light pink; beard hairs based purple, dark coral tips; slight sweet fragrance.
'Sirocco Mist' X
'Dinner Talk'. Mid-America 2013.
Honorable Mention 2015.
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References
From Mid-America Garden catalog, 2013: BEAUTY CONTEST (Black ‘13) TB Midseason 35” (89 cm). If it is splendidly unique color you’re looking for, look no further. Mid pink standard color repeats in narrow bands around grape purple falls. Smoldering burnt coral orange beards add a bit of drama to this Beauty Contest. Branching and buds are quite variable with 2-3 branches and 5-9 buds. Garden visitors have universally loved this beauty. Sdlg. P211C: Sirocco Mist X Dinner Talk. Wicked Good sib. $50.00. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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. |
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