■(TB) 'Gingerbread Castle'
1967, Tompkins
'Gingerbread Castle' (
Chet Tompkins, R. 1967) TB, 40" (102 cm). Midseason to very late bloom. Gingerbread brown self; glossy finish; ruffled.
'Donnybrook' X
'Brass Accents'. Fleur de Lis 1967. Honorable Mention 1968.
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From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog, 1967: GINGERBREAD CASTLE (Tompkins 1967) M.VL. 40 in. (Donnybrook x Brass Accents). A sister to Starburst this is just as large, perhaps a bit larger, with broader petals and it has the same beautiful flaring, ruffled form and sleek, clean, glossy finish. When it comes to color, instead of being the brilliant red of its sister this is a complete self of glossy Gingerbread brown, beautifully rich and compelling. Tall,strong, widely branched stalks show off the huge flowers to perfection. Both this and Starburst are proving to be wonderful parents forred, blends and browns. Net $25.00 |
From 1971 Gilbert Wild catalog: GINGERBREAD CASTLE (Tompkins, 1967). M-VL. 40 in. A complete self of glossy Gingerbread brown, beautifully rich and compelling. Ruffled form and sleek, clean, glossy finish. Tall, strong, widely branched stalks show off the huge flowers to perfection. H.M. 1968. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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