■(TB) 'Beauty Crown'
1977, Hamner
'Beauty Crown' (
Bernard Hamner, R. 1976). Seedling 73-20. TB, 38" (97 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Standards peach (RHS 27A); falls cream, edged salmon peach; tangerine beard; lightly ruffled. ((
'New Moon' x
'Gypsy Rings') x
'Becky Lee') X (
'Becky Lee' x (
'New Moon' x
'Gypsy Rings')). Hamner 1977. Honorable Mention 1979.
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From AIS Bulletin #225 Spring 1977 Introducing BEAUTY CROWN-TB, 38", E-M. This graceful reverse pastel peach amoena has a lightly ruffled and flaring form. The wide domed peach stands and creamy falls edged peach are in perfect color harmony. Beard is tangerine. This beauty in pastel colors boasts an excellent branch, 8 buds plus vigorous growth habits. Sdlg. 73-20. ((New Moon x Gypsy Rings) x Becky Lee) X (Becky Lee x (New Moon x Gypsy Rings)). EC San Diego. $25.00. Hamner's Iris Garden. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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 |
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.) |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
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