■(TB) 'Bronze Peacock'
2003, Aitken
'Bronze Peacock' (
J. Terry Aitken, R. 2003). Seedling# 91T75. TB, height 40" (102 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Standards and style arms medium bronze; falls violet, rim medium bronze; beards ochre yellow. (
'Irene Nelson' x
'Cranberry Crush') X seedling# 85T20: (
'Vivien' x
'Irene Nelson'). Aitken 2003.
Honorable Mention 2006.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #329 April 2003 Introducing BRONZE PEACOCK (Aitken '03) TB, 40" (l02 cm), ML. This is a robust flower on a tall, robust stem in a robust clump! Medium bronze stds., round rosy violet falls with a 1/4" bronze band and ochre yellow beards. 7 Buds. #9IT75. (Involving Irene Nelson, Cranberry Crush, Vivien). $40.00. Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden. |
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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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