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■(TB) 'Frances Gaulter'

1983, Hamblen

'Frances Gaulter' (Melba Hamblen, R. 1982). Seedling# H76-26C. TB, 34" (86 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards pink (RHS 36A); falls laced, ruffled edges of violet (84A), lightening toward hafts; tangerine red (28A) beard. 'Sugarplum Fairy' X 'Heavenly Harmony'. Mission Bell Gardens 1983. High Commendation 1982; Honorable Mention 1985.

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From AIS Bulletin #248 January 1983 Introducing FRANCES GAULTER. 34", ML. Vivacious, feminine, desirable-possessing many of the fine qualities of the charming lady for whom it was named. Full ruffled glowing pink standards (RHS 36A). Flaring, horizontal falls with heavily ruffled and laced rims of violet (84A) lightening toward centers. Bright tangerine-red beards (28A). Excellent branching, many buds. (Sugarplum Fairy X Heavenly Harmony). HC '82. #H76-26C. Net $25.00. Mission Bell Gardens.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION SortSorted ascending
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
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.)
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.

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FrancesGaulter02.jpgjpg FrancesGaulter02.jpg manage 68 K 25 Mar 2014 - 20:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
FrancesGaulterBJ.jpgjpg FrancesGaulterBJ.jpg manage 107 K 11 Feb 2012 - 00:20 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Blue J Iris
francesgaulter2.jpgjpg francesgaulter2.jpg manage 39 K 02 Apr 2013 - 13:34 Main.TLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
francesgaulter9.JPGJPG francesgaulter9.JPG manage 312 K 02 Nov 2020 - 02:55 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the 1989 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin
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