■(TB) 'Indian Princess'
1976, Hamblen
'Indian Princess' (
Melba Hamblen, R. 1975). Seedling# H70-34A. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Standards near greyed purple (RHS 187A); falls violet (88C) bordered with deeper tone of standards color; orange beard with blue base at tip.
'Cosmopolitan' X (
'Touché' sibling x
'Commentary'). Mission Bell 1976.
Honorable Mention 1979.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #221 April 1976 Introducing INDIAN PRINCESS. ML, 36". Rich dark blend. Stds. plum-violet, falls violet, orange beards with blue base tips. Stds. touching, falls semi-flaring, all ruffled and fluted. Superb stalks and branching. Cosmopolitan X (Touche sib x Commentary). #H70-34A. HC '75. $25.00. Mission Gardens. |
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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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