■(TB) 'Dark Heart'
2002, Ernst
'Dark Heart' (
Richard Ernst, R. 2002). Seedling QKF123-1-4-9. TB, 36" (91 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards blended violet, purple and mauve; style arms blended pale violet; falls peach, violet overlay; beards tangerine. Seedling KF123-1-4: (seedling F123-1: (
'Afternoon Delight' x
'Edna's Wish') x seedling F169-17,
''Rainbow Goddess' sibling) X seedling MF169-23F-14: (seedling F169-23F,
'Rainbow Goddess' sibling x
'Spring Tidings'). Cooley 2002.
See below:
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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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