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■(TB) 'Diana's Choice'

1961, Hunkins

'Diana's Choice' (Ruth Hunkins, R. 1961). Seedling NR-8-1. TB, 34" (86 cm), Early midseason bloom. Color Class-V1L, Mauvette self; darker at edges of falls; white beard. 'Blue Shimmer' X 'Joseph's Mantle'.

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Culture

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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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-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-12-02
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
20230425_153348.jpgjpg 20230425_153348.jpg manage 2 MB 26 Apr 2023 - 18:07 JacobHamelin Diana's Choice, passed down from my mother from her grandmother (Ruth Hunkins)'s garden.
20230427_165051.jpgjpg 20230427_165051.jpg manage 3 MB 27 Apr 2023 - 21:05 JacobHamelin Diana's Choice. First outside bloom since transplant.
Topic revision: r8 - 28 Apr 2023, BrewItt
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